Queena Howard, LCPC

Queena Howard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and relationship struggles. Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical steps someone can use between sessions.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also uses client-centered listening to understand each person's values and goals. Mindfulness strategies are offered to help with strong emotions and to build steadier daily habits.

Queena has a long clinical history working across a wide range of issues, including parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma, eating and sleep problems, and ADHD. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication breakdowns, and substance addiction. This range means she often sees people juggling several challenges at once.

In session she aims to be calm and compassionate while encouraging practical change. Clients can expect clear goals, homework they can try between appointments, and regular check-ins on progress. The focus is on skills that make daily life easier, not on quick fixes.

Queena practices in Illinois as an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based counseling as part of an online subscription model. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How her approaches translate to online care

Queena commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. CBT-style work is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit changes because it focuses on clear strategies and measurable steps.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions begin with listening closely to what matters most to the person. That approach helps build shared goals and keeps therapy aligned with the client’s values. Mindfulness therapy is offered to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce emotional reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Queena will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then shape sessions together. That collaborative planning helps decide whether more CBT tasks, mindfulness practice, or supportive listening will best meet the current needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for full conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coaching, or follow-up between longer appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into a busy life.