Dustin Howard (he/him)

LPC
Accepting Clients

Hi! I provide a supportive and non-threatening environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals to conquer challenges and live authentically.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Sometime life provides us unexpected (or even unwanted) challenges that are much easier to successfully navigate with help and support. Common challenges I help clients with range from handling depression and anxiety, low self-esteem or negative self-talk, finding your identity (gender, sexual or otherwise) and overcoming past hardships to help you live authentically.

My Background and Approach

I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2009 and have primarily focused on supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, but you don't have to fit into one of those letters to feel comfortable working with me. I aim to be open and unconditionally accepting of all varieties of people which is reflected in my "Come as you are and as WHO you are" attitude. My counseling style is informal and easygoing (maybe crack a few jokes here and there?), but still keeping us focused on helping you achieve the goals and outcomes you have for yourself. My clinical approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy meaning we may spend time investigating the thoughts and core beliefs you may have that are influencing your emotions and behaviors. I also value having a plan for how we handle our challenges going forward taking a 'what now' approach.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Men's Issues Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

Reach out to Dustin