About Queena
Queena Howard greets people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or changes in mood with steady, practical support. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 21 years of experience. Queena focuses on short-term progress and real-life tools people can use between sessions.
Her approach blends straightforward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and motivational techniques. Sessions prioritize clear goals and small, manageable steps so people can notice change in weeks and months rather than years.
How Queena works
She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time. Queena addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, trauma and anger. She helps people dealing with relationship struggles, intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, and career or life-purpose questions.
Chronic illness, caregiver strain, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues are also within her scope. People who prefer collaborative, goal-focused work will find a practical tone in sessions. Conversations are aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning while acknowledging past losses.
Homework tasks, skill practice, and paced self-reflection are common parts of the process. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, chat, or messaging. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
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What Queena works with
The areas below are the ones Queena selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
How her approaches and online sessions work together
Queena often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. She pairs CBT with Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful working relationship so people feel heard and understood.Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her toolbox and is offered as a way to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness for stress, anger, or chronic pain. Together these methods give practical skills, emotional understanding, and pacing when dealing with grief, addiction, or life transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively to set goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay aligned with their needs and preferences.
Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging supports ongoing contact and brief check-ins between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or treatment for chronic illness.
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