Eric Howell , LMFT

Eric Howell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience. As an LMFT he brings specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, bipolar disorder, grief, and concerns around sexual orientation and intimacy.

Originally from the Northeastern United States and of mixed European descent, he relocated to California at age 25 and has provided care across nonprofit, government, and private practice settings. His background includes training at the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles, and he identifies as a gay male - perspectives that inform an affirming approach to LGBT-related concerns while remaining inclusive of diverse clients and life experiences.

Personal experience with therapy shaped his path to the profession; having engaged in weekly individual work during a difficult period, he values the combination of reflective exploration and practical skill-building that helps people regain agency in their lives. He also draws on lived familiarity with chronic and persistent mental illness in family systems, including schizophrenia, to support clients navigating complex family dynamics and long-term caregiving challenges.

Eric integrates several clinical approaches, including attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, existential and Jungian perspectives, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals, history, and cultural context. He aims to create a collaborative environment that balances insight, coping skills, and communication work to help clients move toward clearer direction and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Eric Howell

Eric Howell uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and trust between people - it helps when relationship wounds, abandonment or attachment issues affect emotional safety and closeness. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore values, identity, and life decisions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Eric collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may blend insight-oriented work with skills and strategies tailored to day-to-day challenges.

Online therapy with Eric is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to engage from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to see what works best, and incorporate therapy into a busy life while working toward clearer communication, improved coping, and stronger relationships.