Aliya Howard (she/her)

MHC-LP
Accepting Clients

Culturally responsive therapist with 3+ years of experience offering online therapy for Black communities/communities of color across NY.

Mental Health Counselor in White Plains, NY
Supervised by LMHC

About My Clients

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex/intergenerational trauma, identity exploration, body image challenges, codependency, and relational pain. I'm especially passionate about supporting Black individuals, people of color, LGBTQ+ clients, and those for whom spirituality and faith are central to who they are — because your full self belongs in the therapy room, not just your presenting problem. Healing happens when you feel genuinely seen — not just heard.

My Background and Approach

My approach is rooted in the belief that the mind, body, environment, and culture are deeply interconnected — and that lasting healing requires attending to all of them. I draw from somatic therapy, mindfulness-based practices, person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and existential and relational frameworks — not as a checklist, but as tools I tailor to what each person actually needs. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is a vehicle for healing, and I bring genuine warmth, directness, and cultural curiosity to every session. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University and a B.A. in Psychology from Montclair State University. I am a Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) with three years of clinical experience, currently providing services under licensed clinical supervision within SHIFT Your Journey® Mental Health Counseling — a culturally responsive group practice serving clients across New York, Connecticut, and beyond.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Affinity
  • Healthfirst
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MVP
  • Oscar Health
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

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75 S. Broadway, 4th Floor
White Plains, NY 10601

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