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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based methods
About Christy
Christy Howard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, relationship concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related areas. Her stated approach is eclectic and draws from multiple theories and methods to meet presenting needs.
Howard uses a mix of clinical approaches to address practical problems. She describes work that includes managing attention and behavioral concerns, repairing attachment problems, and supporting people through major life changes. She also assists with intimacy-related issues, caregiver strain, and career-related stress.
Her background includes long experience in crisis intervention. She spent over 16 years as a counselor for a suicide hotline in Louisville, Kentucky. That work informs her ability to respond to urgent distress and complex emotional reactions.
Howard holds additional certifications related to play therapy and autism services and is a Registered Play Therapist and supervisor. Those elements shape how she adapts techniques for clients who benefit from structured activities or developmental supports.
Her sessions tend to blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. The therapist aims to use practical strategies and direct conversation to help people make changes they can maintain.
People choosing her often want a clinician who mixes talk-based work with skills practice. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the posted steps to schedule a first appointment.
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Approaches used and how online sessions are handled
Christy works from a mix of approaches that are explained in simple terms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and practicing small, consistent actions that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by building practical habits.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. It is often used for intimacy-related concerns, attachment issues, and family communication challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes listening, reflection, and collaborative planning to address whatever the client brings to the room.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and needs together and choose methods that fit. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a single decision.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Many people find that video or phone sessions help maintain consistency and translate therapeutic skills into daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and relationship concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and pulls from several approaches, blending practical skills work with client-centered conversation.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of experience in the field, including over 16 years in crisis intervention at a suicide hotline.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky and is based in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.