Dr. Howard Chusid , LMHC

Dr. Howard Chusid is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of professional experience who works with clients across the lifespan. He sees children, adolescents, adults, and older adults and addresses a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, attention issues such as ADD and ADHD, and feelings of loneliness. He also provides family mediation and divorce support, civil mediation, and healthcare or medical arbitration, and he works with children whose parents are experiencing difficult transitions.

Dr. Chusid has experience supporting veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and who are coping with post-traumatic stress and related challenges. On the career side he offers career counseling and assessment to help people clarify goals and explore next steps. His practice emphasizes helping people help themselves through practical, goal-oriented work.

Clinically he favors Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates techniques from other approaches in conversational, client-centered sessions. He believes sustainable change is driven from within and aims to guide clients toward the skills and insight they need to move forward. His background includes work with physically ill patients and leadership roles in large organizations, where he managed significant teams and responsibilities, experiences he brings to his therapeutic perspective. Outside of professional life he is family-oriented and enjoys life with his children and pets, and he brings that same commitment and energy to his clinical work.

Practical Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Howard Chusid uses evidence-based techniques suited to remote work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients' strengths and concrete goals, helping people build practical steps toward change and address relationship or life-transition challenges.

Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Chusid works with clients to assess needs, set clear goals, and adapt methods so therapy aligns with personal preferences and circumstances. He integrates tools from multiple modalities to tailor sessions to each person's situation.

Online therapy with Dr. Chusid is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for work, caregiving, or health constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and access licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical progress and coping strategies.