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Howard Hansell, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Howard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Howard. View 54 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

Howard is my choice because he not only listens but he brings out your best hidden inside your subsconscious mind which influences one's actions and feelings.

Reviewed November 2024

Howard is a great listener, empathetic, and provides numerous resources to further therapeutic goals.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Howard

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience helping clients with a diverse set of concerns including depression, anxiety, career issues, stress management, substance abuse, work-life balance and bereavement. I believe in a collaborative approach to help clients identify their internal strengths and external resources and to develop tools to not only meet life's challenges, but to thrive despite them. I combine evidenced-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based and solution-focused schools of thought to target troubling symptoms as we work jointly to improve your functioning and overall quality of life.

In your first meeting with me, we will discuss what prompted you to seek counseling, your personal history and current situation along with any symptoms you may be experiencing so that we can lay the foundation to work effectively as a team to establish your treatment goals and to develop a concrete plan for achieving them. This setting is a safe place for personal expression, stabilization and growth. Counseling with me can either be short-term to get help for a personal crisis or longer-term to promote lasting change. I look forward to our productive work together!

Howard F Hansell, LPC

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Sex addiction Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Howard Hansell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336790385.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC005180 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Howard Hansell

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

54 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Listens Amazing Helpful Great listener Comfortable Grateful Helped Understanding

Howard is my choice because he not only listens but he brings out your best hidden inside your subsconscious mind which influences one's actions and feelings.

Reviewed November 2024

Howard is a great listener, empathetic, and provides numerous resources to further therapeutic goals.

Reviewed May 2024

Howard is a fantastic listener. He is an excellent "guide", and points me in the direction of finding help.

Reviewed April 2024

Helpful

Reviewed March 2024

Howard has been immensely valuable to me on my journey to a better self!

Reviewed November 2023

He has been there when I needed him without judgement.

Reviewed November 2023

Howard has been a great help to me. I've had therapy before, but Howard is the first one to provide me with real tools, documents and material that supports my goals to improve my mental health. He's also available after 5PM, which is great for my work schedule.

Reviewed August 2023

Howard has helped me more than I can ever thank him for. He helps me reach my goals and helps me to better understand things.

Reviewed August 2023

Howard is truly exceptional. Finding a therapist can be difficult but Howard genuinely listens to concerns with a fair and unbiased approach. He consistently checks in and is open to change in direction and various methodologies and therapeutic approach. If it weren't for Howard and his dedication to helping me find resources for my panic/anxiety and checking in, I would not have made the progress I have. I would highly recommend Howard, he is truly one of a kind.

Reviewed June 2023

Howard is awesome!

Reviewed March 2023

Howard is a wonderful therapist! He is very knowledgeable, understanding, and provides great tools and insight to help me with my problems. Every week I learn something new, and have noticed improvements in just a few weeks of working with him. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a therapist!

Reviewed February 2023

He has been nothing but kind and caring. Remembering my issues and giving me extremely helpful ways to cope with them.

Reviewed January 2023

5 star - listens, provides worksheets and helps you move forward. Highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2022

Awesome

Reviewed November 2022

Have had two sessions with so far and Howard is easy to talk to and very helpful and knowledgeable. Still have a long way to go!

Reviewed November 2022

The way Howard listens, responds and guides me leads me to take steps to acheive my goals. I look forward to meet each week and find the changes I've made have moved me forward with confidence. This is the third time I've returned to seek Howard's advice. I am all the better set for the journey because of him.

Reviewed November 2022

Howard is very educated and professional i highly recommend

Reviewed November 2022

Howard is a great therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

Howard is extremely friendly, a very strong listener and encourager, and takes the time to not only get to know you, but also help you navigate the concerns you are raising. He is very invested in your growth and betterment, and always takes time to respond to questions or comments, journal entries, and provides great tools to keep you on the right track between sessions.

Reviewed September 2022

He has given me many ways of dealing with my emotions I hadn’t thought of. I find myself thinking over what triggers me & if it’s really something I need to change

Reviewed September 2022

A great help with answers to every question and an understanding of topics that I need to discuss.

Reviewed September 2022

Howard has been instrumental in assisting me through coming to terms with the realities of my mental health. I’m grateful for everything he has done for me.

Reviewed September 2022

i don’t have the time right now but i definitely will write a review. so far i am very happy to be working with howard. he is truly helping me.

Reviewed August 2022

Howard’s great. Very intuitive without being pushy. He’s ready to listen and work on what’s important for YOU.

Reviewed August 2022

Howard is amazing! I've had numerous therapists in the past but he is one of the better ones for sure. He's very attentive and compassionate but he's also realistic and doesn't try to sugar coat things that need to be said. He's very respectful and genuinely seems like he wants to help me work through my problems, which is something i've struggled to find with other therapists. He provides great insight and makes it known that i can reach out to him whenever I need someone to talk to. He also doesn't rush to end our sessions right at the 45 minute mark, which makes me feel like he's not just doing this for a paycheck, so i feel like i can confide in him more. Overall Howard has been an amazing therapist, I would highly recommend him if you're looking for someone who is serious about helping you through whatever issues you may be having.

Reviewed August 2022

This is my first time ever participating in therapy (at 58-years-old.). I've been working with Howard for a few weeks now, and I'm completely enjoying our interaction. He's kind and calm, and is a great listener. I'm happy with how I'm feeling so far and look forward to more sessions with Howard.

Reviewed July 2022

Thank goodness for Howard

Reviewed July 2022

Howard is a great listener! He has a gentle manner and is able to listen non-judgmentally (even when I get a little heated about work stuff). Howard had provided me the tools I needed to get my work done and I am so thankful for him!

Reviewed May 2022

Howard has been very professional and understanding. I would recommend anyone interested in therapy try better help.

Reviewed April 2022

Howard is the best therapist in the world. He is intelligent and wise but also very in touch with how young people think and communicate. He never judges and always encourages me to make my own decisions.

Reviewed February 2022

I have been counseled by Howard for a year now and continue to look forward to our sessions. He is amazing at keeping me focused on my goals and aspirations with both therapy and life. Thank you for always being there!

Reviewed February 2022

Howard is one of my favorite people. There is no judging, he gives great advice/suggestions and he is ALWAYS available (it seems) and responds very quickly. He has helped me grow leaps and bounds in a short period of time

Reviewed January 2022

Howard has been great in listening and giving me the tools to help me reach my goals. I am a therapist myself, and reaching out for help can be difficult for me; Howard has been encouraging and non-judgemental and I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed December 2021

We have only met once so far, but I am very impressed with Howard's professionalism and approach as a therapist getting to know about me.

Reviewed November 2021

Howard has become like family to me. I cannot recommend this therapist enough. He works diligently and without judgement. Howard will make time for you even when he is on vacation or spending time with his family. He has years of experience and excellent life advice. He is funny and does not treat you like a problem to be fixed, but a human being. I am so grateful to have him as my therapist.

Reviewed November 2021

Howard has helped me tremendously since I've started working with him. He makes me feel heard and understood. Howard listens carefully and can always be counted on to give an insightful and caring response. I know that Howard is always there if I need his help and I always feel comfortable talking to him.

Reviewed September 2021

Howard’s a great counselor response great to my needs in are conversations great feed back and help towards my goals into my recovery for a better future.

Reviewed September 2021

Howard has been hands down awesome. He has always been there when I needed him and offers great advice. He is an awesome listener as well as counselor, I really lucked out, and can't thank him enough for all the knowledge and strength he has given me these last few months.

Reviewed August 2021

He is the man

Reviewed July 2021

Very nice man. Listens very intently and tries his best to understand and work with your situation.

Reviewed June 2021

Dr. Hansell has a great way of pinpointing issues, and offering efficient solutions

Reviewed June 2021

Extremely helpful and insightful.

Reviewed June 2021

Howard is a wise an open-minded soul who bares no judgement. He is kind and patient, he laughs when you make a joke. He gives you the benefit of the doubt but does not coddle you. He is the best counselor ever and I can’t imagine where I would be in life without him.

Reviewed June 2021

Howard is the counsel that I was hoping to find through better help. His attentive, receptive, and warm presence compliments his thoughtful responses. His counsel is easy to digest, but he knows when to back it up with theory. I generally use the video session feature for our meetings, but my occasional messages have always been responded to promptly, and I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out in a crisis. Grateful

Reviewed June 2021

He is a great listener and is very educated in the field of CBT. He has provided a lot of strategies that have helped me improve my life

Reviewed May 2021

Howard was incredibly knowledgable and empathetic. When I wanted structure, he provided it. When I needed to just talk, he listened. I feel night and day from when I started, and I owe it to him.

Reviewed May 2021

Howard is very understanding and a great listener. He always checks in on my goals and homework to hold me accountable. He has given me valuable tools, self- discovery worksheets and helps me see the positive in all situations. I'm grateful for his help!

Reviewed May 2021

I was hesitant about doing counseling but I'm glad I joined. I immediately felt comfortable talking to Howard and I've definitely made progress toward my goals.

Reviewed March 2021

Howard is an amazing listener who gives great feedback. He also leaves you thinking about the positive.

Reviewed March 2021

Howard understands me! He has the ability to softly help me extract issues that i want to talk about but sometimes can’t. Amazing skill he has! Howard also keeps me accountable for things such as homework, and goals! I am thankful i was matched with Howard!

Reviewed March 2021

we’ve only chatted a few times over the live chat and I feel comfortable opening up and am validated in my feelings, and also knowing he has a way to help me to cope and heal. I look forward to continuing my growth. Thanks Howard!

Reviewed March 2021

I switched to Howard after initially being assigned another counselor. That person was not responsive at a time when I really needed help. Howard, on the other hand, is always quick to respond and is thorough in his answers. He takes notes and remembers important details. He does not judge and he is teaching me not to be so hard on myself. He’s great. Highly recommend.

Reviewed January 2021

My sessions with Howard have been very helpful so far and have provided some much needed perspective. I look forward to continuing to work towards my goal with him

Reviewed January 2021

Mr Hansell was extremely professional and non-judgemental, which made me feel comfortable enough to share all of my thoughts and feelings. He put the patient before himself and was very flexible on scheduling my session. I would surely recommend him as a competent counselor.

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Hansell offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Howard Hansell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Howard Hansell speak?

Howard Hansell speaks English.

How many years of experience does Howard Hansell have?

Howard Hansell has 20 years of experience.

Where is Howard Hansell licensed to practice?

Howard Hansell is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Howard Hansell accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Howard Hansell accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Howard Hansell offer?

Howard Hansell offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Howard Hansell?

Howard Hansell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Howard Hansell?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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