Queena Howard, LCPC
- Depression and anxiety support
- Substance use recovery focus
- Mindfulness and CBT tools
About Queena Howard
Her counseling style draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based work, offering practical tools alongside supportive, reflective conversation. She aims to help clients reconnect with purpose and create day-to-day strategies that fit their real lives, especially when emotions feel overwhelming or patterns feel hard to break.
Queena provides individual therapy and couples counseling and has worked with a wide range of people, including couples, families, adults managing substance use and mood concerns, and older adults. She is known for a calm, empathic, and compassionate presence, and she works to meet clients where they are while encouraging thoughtful, courageous next steps toward recovery and wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Queena Howard have?
Queena Howard has 21 years of experience.
Is Queena Howard a licensed therapist?
Yes. Queena Howard is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). Her Illinois license is IL LCPC 180007518.
In which languages does Queena Howard provide therapy?
Queena Howard provides therapy in English.
Where is Queena Howard located?
Queena Howard is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Queena Howard as my therapist?
Sessions with Queena Howard are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering multiple ways to connect based on what feels most comfortable and practical.
Does Queena Howard work with international clients?
No. Queena Howard does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Queena Howard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions
Queena Howard integrates practical, evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, and then practice new skills that can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change, helping clarify values and strengthen follow-through, which can be especially relevant when working on substance use or other difficult habits. Mindfulness Therapy adds a steady focus on awareness and grounding, helping clients relate differently to intense emotions, grief, and everyday pressures.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Queena collaborates with clients to understand what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped before, and what pace feels realistic. Together, they can tailor sessions to fit the client’s goals and preferences while adapting tools over time as needs shift.
Online therapy also offers flexibility. Clients can meet with Queena through video calls or phone sessions, and can use live chat or text-based messaging when that format feels more accessible. This range of options can make it easier to stay consistent with support while balancing work, family, and daily responsibilities.