Dr. Howard Chusid , LMHC

Dr. Howard Chusid is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a broad clinical background who works with children through older adults. Over his career he has focused on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD, and the sense of loneliness that can accompany life transitions. He also provides family mediation and support around divorce, civil mediation, and healthcare or medical arbitration, and he helps children who are struggling because their parents are having a hard time.

Dr. Chusid has experience supporting veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and who face post-traumatic stress and related challenges. On the career side he offers counseling and assessment to help people explore work direction and vocational choices. He approaches therapy with practical, solution-oriented strategies and draws from methods such as Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, blending techniques in a conversational, eclectic manner to match each person’s needs.

He emphasizes that meaningful change arises from a client’s own efforts and insights, and he aims to guide people to discover and follow their own path. His background includes work with physically ill patients and leadership roles in business, including managing large teams and organizational responsibilities, experiences he integrates into his clinical perspective. He describes his work as a passion and brings that commitment to each therapeutic engagement.

Evidence-Based Techniques with Flexible Online Access

Dr. Chusid commonly uses Solution Focused Therapy, a goal-directed approach that concentrates on building practical strategies and small changes that move clients toward their preferred future. This method can be helpful for people seeking short-term gains and clear steps for resolving relationship, career, or daily-life challenges.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT provides concrete tools for managing symptoms and practicing new coping skills in everyday situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Chusid works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, evidence-informed support.