John Howard, LMFT
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family therapy
- Client-centered and collaborative
About John Howard
John emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story and draws on clients' existing strengths to help navigate life’s challenges. He encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the initial steps toward meaningful change. In sessions he aims to support and empower clients, helping them build practical skills and clearer direction so they can move forward with greater resilience and self-trust.
With a calm, collaborative stance, John applies evidence-informed techniques tailored to each client’s needs while honoring individual values and goals. His practice centers on helping people regain balance, improve communication, and strengthen confidence as they work through both everyday stresses and more complex relational issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Howard have?
John Howard has three years of professional experience as a licensed therapist.
Is John Howard a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His license details are CA LMFT 147800.
In which languages does John Howard provide therapy?
John provides therapy in English.
Where is John Howard located?
John is located in California.
How can I work with John Howard as my therapist?
You can work with John through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Howard work with international clients?
No. John does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Howard cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help
John draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and recognizing the client’s own strengths, and it is especially useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life changes.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills. CBT can be effective for managing stress, anxiety, social phobia, and workplace-related issues by focusing on concrete tools and behavioral experiments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are integrated when clients need support with emotion regulation, impulsivity, or intense interpersonal conflicts. DBT offers skills in distress tolerance, emotion management, and clearer communication to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. He tailors sessions over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals.