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Dr. Tashiera Howard

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC

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Available both in-person and online
121 Newark Ave 4th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07302
We often live in the space between what we feel and what we let others see. You may be holding too much: frustration, overthinking, burnout, guilt, or sadness. Maybe you crave closeness but keep running into the same patterns of disconnection with your partner, your family, or even yourself. Therapy is where we slow things down, untangle what’s been building beneath the surface, and begin to heal. It’s about finding clarity, rebuilding trust, and learning how to feel at home in your own life again. That’s where I come in.
I specialize in working with couples. Whether you’re seeking to rebuild, redefine, or release a relationship, therapy offers the space to do it with honesty and intention. Additionally, I work with teens and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and major life transitions.
I don’t believe in quick fixes, I believe in steady progress and real connection that leads to lasting growth. Choosing to come to therapy is a courageous step toward restoring a sense of control and creating a more fulfilling life. Our work together will be real and meaningful. I look forward to hearing from you.
Call or Dr. Tashiera Howard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (862) 358-2781 x1

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Footprint NJ

121 Newark Ave

4th Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302 map

(862) 358-2781 x1

Footprint NJ

221 River Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030 map

My website
I am seeing clients both in-person and through a confidential online platform. Distance, but not in heart or mind!
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$189 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (862) 358-2781 x1
Photo of Dr. Tashiera Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Footprint NJ

121 Newark Ave

4th Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302 map

(862) 358-2781 x1

Footprint NJ

221 River Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030 map

My website
I am seeing clients both in-person and through a confidential online platform. Distance, but not in heart or mind!
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$189 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $189
  • Couple Sessions $245
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MagnaCare
  • Meritain Health
  • MultiPlan
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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My office will check your insurance and provide you with a good faith estimate, submit your claims, and wait for reimbursement directly from your insurance company. You are only responsible for your deductible and co-insurance. This way you can focus on your therapy.
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Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2781 x1
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My office will check your insurance and provide you with a good faith estimate, submit your claims, and wait for reimbursement directly from your insurance company. You are only responsible for your deductible and co-insurance. This way you can focus on your therapy.
Photo of Dr. Tashiera Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2781 x1

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC01146700 Tashiera Q Howard
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Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (862) 358-2781 x1
Photo of Dr. Tashiera Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (862) 358-2781 x1

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (862) 358-2781 x1
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Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (862) 358-2781 x1

12 Endorsements

Rachel Khan-McCroy
Rachel Khan-McCroy
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Tashiera brings both warmth and strong clinical skill to her work. She's especially effective with couples and individuals navigating complex dynamics. I trust her deeply and often refer to her.
Amy Ronquillo
Amy Ronquillo
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCLMHC
Tashiera brings confidence and warmth into her work. She's especially skilled with couples and individuals navigating complex dynamics, offering both clarity and care. I feel very comfortable referring clients to her.
Vernee Brooks
Vernee Brooks
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
There's a calm confidence in the way Tashiera works with couples and individuals. She helps people feel understood while also guiding them toward real change. I trust her completely with referrals.
Carolyn Giambusso-Yi
Carolyn Giambusso-Yi
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
There's a steadiness to Tashiera's work that clients really benefit from. She's especially strong with couples, offering clarity and warmth at the same time. I feel confident sending referrals her way.
Mariam Gerges
Mariam Gerges
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Couples who work with Tashiera are in very capable hands. She brings warmth, clarity, and strong clinical skill into the room. I trust her deeply with referrals.
Jina Park
Jina Park
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Couples working with Tashiera benefit from her clarity and calm confidence. She brings warmth into difficult conversations while still helping people move forward in practical ways.
Anna Deming
Anna Deming
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Tashiera has such a warm, confident presence. She's especially skilled with couples and individuals, helping them navigate hard conversations with clarity and care. I trust her deeply and refer to her often.
Melanie Kawalek
Melanie Kawalek
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
There's a calm confidence in how Tashiera works with couples and individuals. She brings warmth into tough conversations while still helping people make meaningful shifts. I trust her fully with referrals.
Julieta Schiffino
Julieta Schiffino
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCLMHC
There's a grounded warmth in the way Tashiera works with couples and individuals. She helps people feel understood while guiding them toward meaningful change. I trust her deeply with referrals.
Phoebe King
Phoebe King
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
There's a confidence in Tashiera's work that clients really benefit from. She's especially strong with couples, helping them navigate difficult dynamics with warmth and clarity.
Sarah Morrison
Sarah Morrison
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
There's a calm confidence in the way Tashiera works with couples and individuals. She creates space for honest conversations while helping people move forward with clarity.
Kelly Scolaro
Kelly Scolaro
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCW
Clients often find both warmth and insight in their work with Dr. Howard. Her relational approach supports individuals and couples in feeling understood while gently encouraging the growth and change they are seeking.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (862) 358-2781 x1
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Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (862) 358-2781 x1

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Location

Primary Location

Footprint NJ

121 Newark Ave

4th Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302

(862) 358-2781 x1

Additional Location

Footprint NJ

221 River Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(862) 358-2781 x1

Nearby Areas

Counties

Neighborhoods

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I am seeing clients both in-person and through a confidential online platform. Distance, but not in heart or mind!
Photo of Dr. Tashiera Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (862) 358-2781 x1
"
I am seeing clients both in-person and through a confidential online platform. Distance, but not in heart or mind!
Photo of Dr. Tashiera Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (862) 358-2781 x1