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Leah Howard

MS, LCPC Beyond Healing Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Optum, Medicaid

Introduction

Leah is a veteran of the United States Army who practices in Maryland as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. Her target populations are teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, and relationship concerns. Leah’s eclectic approach to therapy fosters a person-centered approach that encourages client self-advocacy and positive psychology. She also incorporates CBT, interpersonal, strength-based, and mindfulness-based therapy to help clients achieve their treatment goals.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #LC14969 (MD)
  • LPC #PC017132 (PA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Leah Howard accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Medicaid

Pay out-of-pocket

  • No-show/late cancel (non-medicaid) $100
  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $300
  • Psychotherapy, 30 min $120
  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $160
  • Psychotherapy, 60 min $200
  • Group Therapy $100

Locations

Beyond Healing Counseling & Consultation
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1416
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Frequently asked questions

Is Leah Howard accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Leah Howard is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Leah Howard offer telehealth appointments? Leah Howard does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Leah Howard specialize in? Leah Howard specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, LGBTQIA+, Military/Veteran's Issues, Mood Disorders, Perfectionism, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Social Communication Disorders, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Work Stress.

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