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Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC

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Available both in-person and online
388 State Street Suite 600 Salem, OR 97301
When life feels overwhelming or relationships feel strained, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide support and counseling for individuals, adults, teens, young adults, and couples seeking greater clarity, healing, and connection. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space to explore anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, life transitions, and emotional pain. Through a person-centered approach with practical cognitive and behavioral, strengths-based strategies, clients build resilience, develop healthier patterns, and move toward meaningful, lasting change while feeling heard, supported, and understood.
I have 18 years of experience in various mental health settings and private practice. I incorporate a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral strategies, and a strengths-based point of view in my work. I'm a strong advocate for one’s personal resilience and believe in the value of walking with and being present with others on their journey to healing.
Reach out today by email or phone. My scheduling coordinator will respond quickly to help you get started with your first appointment. As a part of Professional Counseling Group, if my availability doesn't match with yours, we may have other counselors who could be a great fit for you as well. I look forward to working with you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Sue Howard now - (971) 257-9018

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Salem Office

388 State Street

Suite 600

Salem, OR 97301 map

(971) 257-9018

McMinnville Office

609 Northeast Baker Street

Suite 270

McMinnville, OR 97128 map

My website
I offer in-person counseling in Salem and telehealth. My colleagues at PCG offer counseling services in Salem, McMinnville, and telehealth.
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Sue Howard, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Let's Connect (971) 257-9018
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Salem Office

388 State Street

Suite 600

Salem, OR 97301 map

(971) 257-9018

McMinnville Office

609 Northeast Baker Street

Suite 270

McMinnville, OR 97128 map

My website
I offer in-person counseling in Salem and telehealth. My colleagues at PCG offer counseling services in Salem, McMinnville, and telehealth.
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Sue Howard, MA, NCC
Sue Howard

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $205
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicaid
  • Moda Health
  • Optum
  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
  • PacificSource
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
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Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (971) 257-9018

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R10309 Supervised by Ryan Connor, PhD, DMin, LPC (Oregon / C3999) Susan Howard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Corban University, MA, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 2026
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Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 257-9018
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Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 257-9018

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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These are some of the issues I help clients address. Maybe, there's another issue that you want to bring to counseling. Call or email us and see if I or one of my colleagues at Professional Counseling Group might be a good fit for you.
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
or call with questions - (971) 257-9018
"
These are some of the issues I help clients address. Maybe, there's another issue that you want to bring to counseling. Call or email us and see if I or one of my colleagues at Professional Counseling Group might be a good fit for you.
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
or call with questions - (971) 257-9018

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • AEDP
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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Effective counseling and therapy shouldn't take a "one size fits all" approach but an integrative approach, designed to fit client needs and goals. I work to form a collaborative relationship with my clients.
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
or call with questions - (971) 257-9018
"
Effective counseling and therapy shouldn't take a "one size fits all" approach but an integrative approach, designed to fit client needs and goals. I work to form a collaborative relationship with my clients.
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
or call with questions - (971) 257-9018

Location

Primary Location

Salem Office

388 State Street

Suite 600

Salem, OR 97301

(971) 257-9018

Additional Location

McMinnville Office

609 Northeast Baker Street

Suite 270

McMinnville, OR 97128

(971) 257-9018
"
I offer in-person counseling in Salem and telehealth. My colleagues at PCG offer counseling services in Salem, McMinnville, and telehealth.
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 257-9018
"
I offer in-person counseling in Salem and telehealth. My colleagues at PCG offer counseling services in Salem, McMinnville, and telehealth.
Photo of Sue Howard, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Sue Howard
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 257-9018