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Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Heather M Howard

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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505 E Hawley, Suite 140, Mundelein, IL 60060
Let's Connect (773) 213-8217
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I have worked with a variety of clients and multiple issues. This includes adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, family/relationship issues, and childhood and adolescent disorders. Having worked with a variety of different ethnicities and cultures including LGBTQ, I attempt to bring that cultural sensitivity to my practice. My work with clients includes helping them to identify patterns of problematic thought and behavior, and explore ways these patterns may have developed. My objective is to help clients find ways to enjoy and succeed in their lives.
I started my career working with children, adolescents and their families, and I work closely with parents to help them learn effective parenting and discipline techniques. I enjoy working with other therapists and bring 17 years of experience to that. I am also trained in Gottman couples therapy.
I favor an eclectic approach, collaborating with my clients to tailor an approach that is relatable and promotes growth. As a therapist I am interactive, providing concrete tools and techniques for my clients. I tend to be down to earth, providing a casual and comfortable environment for my clients.
Take the first step to help. Call or Heather M Howard now - (773) 213-8217

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Active Counseling

505 E Hawley

Suite 140

Mundelein, IL 60060 map

(773) 213-8217

Active Counseling

3926 N Monticello

Chicago, IL 60618 map

I specialize in Child, Anxiety and Mood Disorders 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Active Counseling

505 E Hawley

Suite 140

Mundelein, IL 60060 map

(773) 213-8217

Active Counseling

3926 N Monticello

Chicago, IL 60618 map

I specialize in Child, Anxiety and Mood Disorders 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (773) 213-8217

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Illinois / 149012044 Heather M Howard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 1999
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Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (773) 213-8217

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Supervision for therapists
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (773) 213-8217

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Transpersonal
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Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (773) 213-8217

Location

Primary Location

Active Counseling

505 E Hawley

Suite 140

Mundelein, IL 60060

(773) 213-8217

Additional Location

Active Counseling

3926 N Monticello

Chicago, IL 60618

(773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (773) 213-8217
Photo of Heather M Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Heather M Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (773) 213-8217