Mia Howard

I provide skilled and compassionate mental health care. I implement different psychotherapeutic techniques, according to your specific needs.

This includes: Psychotherapy, Jungian and Freudian Psychoanalysis, Trauma Informed, Polyvegal Theory treatment (which includes our brain and body connection), Somatic Therapy (which also connects body, mind and breath or spirit), Grief Therapy, LGBTQIA+ informed support if appropriate to you, Mindfulness Therapy based on my life long experience as a yoga practitioner and Certified Yoga Teacher, Narrative therapy for those who like to write, Art therapy to integrate images to the healing process, Attachment Therapy (which includes early childhood relationships to caregivers and how that has influenced you), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (which focuses on transforming your negative thoughts to learn new behaviors and ways of thinkings which are more helpful to your wellbeing).

I implement the above mentioned techniques and others as are appropriate and acceptable to your individual emotional, physical and mental health needs.

I provide mental health care for people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. This includes seniors, adolescents, and children. My profound and extensive education, and diverse professional experiences empower me to help a wide range of people and needs.

I am a psychotherapist with over 17 years of direct experience with clients as a mental health provider in diverse national and international settings, including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, agencies and privately. I have a Masters of Clinical Social Work and also Clinical Psychology.

I have 3 Masters Degrees, Psychology, Social Work and Education, and an undergraduate degree from Columbia U. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ, Mass and DE. I am Certified in Advanced Grief Counseling, Clinical Trauma, Child Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Yoga Therapy. I am a College Professor of Social Work as well at Ramapo College of NJ.

I listen deeply to you and meet you where you are at in that moment in time. Together we work towards a happier present and future for you. I am here to meet your needs. I am responsive to feedback, and am very caring.

During the first session and always I create a safe and welcoming space for you. I answer any questions you may have, and tell you about my practice as a Psychotherapist. We begin treatment by meeting for an hour in person in my Teaneck NJ office or via Zoom.

During our early sessions, I collect background by asking you to share as you are willing and able about your family, friends, living environment, work, education, medical, cultural or spiritual influences. You can choose what to share. I am careful you do not become triggered by sharing too much at once, as it can make you more anxious especially in the beginning of treatment. So we go according to your pace and needs.

We of course discuss your reasons for seeking mental health support at this time, and your goals in the beginning sessions. I have to identify an appropriate diagnosis for insurance purposes from the first session. We build your treatment plan based on your individual needs.