HELLO! Feeling stuck? We live in challenging times and relief doesn't seem fast enough these days. I've been there, I've been counseling 24+ years and I know what works and what works fast. My job as a licensed psychotherapist is to get you in-and-out as soon as possible and to ensure you learn what works by teaching you up-front, rapid, science-based coping methods and strategies that work to quickly move you towards more relaxation, self-control and/or joy as fast as possible. In fact I've written books about it titled "UCoping" and "UCoping: Interactive Edition" available on Amazon. The methods in UCoping are the methods I use in treatment. They CUT TO THE CHASE, without all the PSYCHOBABBLE and instead teach you how to RAPIDLY use science-based coping correctly. Then I teach how to CRYSTALIZE the methods for life in as short of an amount of sessions as possible—usually 1-5 sessions. After then we can triage for transition to long-term therapy if needed! This is how I practice in treatment. It all comes through an active faith, being a licensed therapist and through the academics of clinical psychotherapy.
I treat anxiety, depression, sexual identity distress (not sex addiction) with co-occurring drug/alcohol issues, as applicable. I also treat symptoms of anger management and psychosis (not personality disorders) and provide parenting psychoeducation. I teach clients how to turn evidence-based coping methods into habits for life! I add faith, spiritual and/or religious discussions as needed in a style that is calm, warm and compassionate. I mostly use Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT), some Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Treatment (SFT) to name a few. Let's get started working together to get you unstuck fast for life!
Additional areas of focus:Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Co-morbidity, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia
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Very knowledgeable! I learned different coping mechanisms that help me with my everyday life when I feel triggered. Still going through therapy and I’m learning about myself in a deeper level. Accepting things I can’t control.
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Howard Acosta has been really helpful! He has provided tools that I can implement in my daily life that are easy to do. He provides the science behind these tools and how they are a benefit.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and grief
Trauma informed!
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Howard is very knowledgeable and has a solid process for addressing mental health.
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Howard seems like a good therapist and I look forward to working with him.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
incredible, thank you!
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, coaching, and adhd
Howard has been a pleasure to work with. I live the feedback and the assignments given to ensure I am on track.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
He is attentive and understanding
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and trauma and abuse
A promising start, he listened well, gave good advice, was very approachable, and I look forward to continuing.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and career difficulties
The therapist i was matched with was Howard Acosta. Im so glad I was. He is knowledgeable and understanding. I don't feel judged talking to him. The more we talk the more I feel comfortable opening up about my past trauma and issues. He is the type that doesn't beat around the bush when it comes to methods to help with my anxiety and depression. He is absolutely amazing and I wouldn't switch therapists for anything. Working with him gives me hope that my future could actually be something I can look forward to.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Howard Acosta is definitely a good therapist by all means. Good listener and objective feedback, such as smart communication and understanding.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Howard is great and easy to talk to. He offers ways to deal with issues.
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Mr. Acosta is very welcoming and understanding. His resources and techniques have assisted my progress.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
He is great.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Howard has been an amazing resource. I have gone to therapy for years but never had a therapist who has helped me the way that Howard has. I truly appreciate how he interacts with and gives me tools to combat my problems.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
It was my first session with Howard, but I am amazed at how much I learned. Can’t wait to put my exercises to practice and see what I’ll gain from my sessions.
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and comp
Very smart and well spoken
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Howard A. has been a positive force in helping tame my anxiety and thought rumination. He listens and gives great insight. The science-backed techniques he has taught me have been really helpful. Big thumbs up!
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I needed someone to talk to about the stressor that currently plague me. It is a great listener and gives great tools to help me. I appreciate him very much
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Howard Acosta is wonderfully approachable and highly skilled. He really listens, asks insightful questions, and provide truly useful techniques. I've benefitted significantly from just a very few sessions with him.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Howard has been a great help to me! He's an excellent resource and very knowledgable.
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Howard has science-based, proven techniques for addressing stress. He provided me methods for quick relief from stress symptoms. Of course, addressing the cause could take much longer. But feeling less stressed about my stressor is very helpful, and lets me focus better on practical resolutions.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes
Howard is the best therapist I’ve ever had, and I have worked with many :)
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
He's amazing. Seriously amazing. He goes above and beyond and is a really great listener. Whenever I need to press the 'Emergency button, I need help' he is the ultimate calm. Thank U!
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 1 year and 11 months
Howard is an excellent therapist. He really takes the time to listen and understand what I say. He goes beyond just asking open ended questions, as some therapists I have had will do. He will engage in a conversation which helps me to understand where feelings are coming from and provides quick and simple ways of addressing those feelings. I would highly recommend Howard to anyone looking for a judgement-free and results oriented relationship with their therapist.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
have never felt so seen. and that is the root.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, adhd, and lgbt
I would strongly recommend my therapist to friends and colleagues because he understands what I’m going threw and listens to me, He also make’s good suggestions
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd
He's a good therapist.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and adhd
It has been a couple of weeks since I started my sessions with Howard. I feel comfortable in our sessions and couldn’t be happier with the progress. Positive advice and helpful techniques like diaphragmatic breathing to help manage my anxiety. I believe CBT therapy is a excellent way to help anyone feel better. I appreciate your help, thank you Howard.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Howard is great and his approach is working...
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Very friendly and easy to talk to.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Howard has given me immediate, practical help for my issues. I am very excited to be working with someone who delves into behavioral changes right away, backed up by the cognitive readjustment we all need.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Very educated, calm and supportive.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Howard for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and trauma and abuse
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