Ms. Karla Brigida Howe, MFT
(she/her)
About Me
Life can be painful. Especially staying stuck somewhere you don't belong, (grief, depression, anxiety, relationship problems) and feeling hopeless about change. Let me support you in your journey to wellness and recovery. Working together, I will help you meet life's challenges with resilience. Over 25 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and elders. My approach is integrative, guided by trauma responsive care. I provide a compassionate environment for collaborative problem solving and believe the capacity for healing lives within everyone. I offer a safe space for you to access your full potential grounded in the inherent belief that "you are enough." SPECIALIZING IN: *Trauma Recovery *PTSD *Grief and loss *Workplace stress *Parenting support *Anxiety *Depression
Education & Experience
Masters of Arts in Psychology, Counseling Emphasis, graduated Cum Laude. Humboldt State University. Licensed in 2003 by California Board of Behavioral Sciences, I have experience working with adults, children, couples, and families. My 25 years of experience includes providing mental health services within public agency and private practice settings. My therapeutic approach is based on long-term, in- depth, trauma responsive therapy and short-term problem oriented cognitive behavior therapy.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
North Coast Association of Mental Health Professions, a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization . California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Community Mental Health Center
- Correctional Facility
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Juvenile Correctional Facility
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding Scale
