Eric Howell, LMFT

Eric Howell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. He brings 15 years of clinical experience and a direct, down-to-earth approach to sessions. He greets new clients with warmth and aims to make the first steps feel manageable and straightforward.

Eric uses plain language in therapy. He helps people talk through anxiety, depression, mood swings, bipolar concerns, and stress related to major life changes. He also addresses grief, addiction issues, anger, low self-esteem, sexual orientation concerns, and relationship or family conflicts.

In sessions he blends practical strategies with attention to personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core part of his toolkit, offering concrete skills to change thinking and behavior. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships, and client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals.

Eric has worked in nonprofit, government, and private practice settings. That variety has given him experience with chronic and persistent mental health conditions and the stress those bring to family systems. He also has background supporting LGBT clients and has worked with community programs such as the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles.

Practical matters are handled plainly. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. He works in English and practices throughout California as an LMFT.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Eric uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach practical skills for managing thoughts, moods, and behaviors. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and problems where changing unhelpful thinking patterns can make daily life easier. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current connections and to improve communication and closeness in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Eric works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and personality. He combines structured techniques with open conversation so clients can try tools and reflect on what helps most in their life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments.