Psychotherapy & Coaching
My Work with Individuals: My work with individuals is primarily from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and influenced by Attachment science. I have completed Level 2 training through the Internal Family Systems Institute and you can learn more about IFS through this brief video of its developer, Dr. Richard Schwartz. I am also certified to work with individuals and couples as an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFIT & EFCT). Learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy here. In addition to IFS and EFT, I have also trained and worked from other family systems and experiential approaches that help people navigate life's challenges and changes.
My Work with Couples: Couples can develop patterns of interacting that lead to frustrating arguments, immovable conflict and painful disconnection from each other. I help couples calm the fighting, move from stuck places, and shift those negative patterns into more secure and loving connection.
I have worked primarily from the evidence-based model of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) that’s based on the growing understanding of human development and Attachment science. I also have training in Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), developed by Toni Herbine-Blank, and make use of my training in The Gottman Model of Psychotherapy.
EMDR: I am also trained in EMDR and the FLASH technique, powerful approaches that promote accelerated healing from negative experiences that can manifest as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem & creative blocks. EMDR and FLASH also promote healing from the destructive impacts of child abuse and neglect, assault, divorce, medical trauma & grief.
Coaching: In addition to a psychotherapy model, I also work from the Co-Active model of coaching & leadership development. The IFS model also informs my coaching work to help people connect with and pursue their deepest sense of purpose & passion.
Online Sessions: At this time, I am working either through Simple Practice… a secure Telehealth video platform, or through telephone consultations.
About Dr. Howard: I grew up in Memphis, TN. After college, I lived for two years in Budapest, Hungary before completing a doctorate of clinical psychology (PsyD) in Southern California. I have worked as a psychologist for over 25 years in a variety of community, university and medical center settings.
When I’m not working, I make pottery, love stories, and live in San Francisco's East Bay on the unceded land of the Ohlone people with my wife and two children.
Preferred Pronouns: he, him
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