Alicia Howe, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the often-overwhelming challenges of anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).I have been practicing as a counselor since 2011. I understand how isolating and exhausting these conditions can be—and how difficult it can be to ask for help. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to begin making meaningful changes.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I draw from proven therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and mindfulness-based interventions to support healing and long-term resilience. I completed my training for the treatment of OCD through the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute. The training also covered other co-occurring disorders such as TICS/Tourette’s and PANS/PANDAS.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, overwhelmed by persistent worries, or trapped in compulsive behaviors, you are not alone—and things can get better. Change is possible, and it starts with a conversation.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to walk with you.
“Every storm runs out of rain”- Maya Angelo.
I would love the opportunity to help clients learn how this applies to emotions.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT MY FIRST SESSION?
Your first session will be more of an information gathering session. The session will start first by addressing the “business” aspects of the counseling process. We will go over confidentiality. I will ask questions regarding symptoms, developmental history and family history. We will set goals based on the information collected. If you are a parent bringing your child in for counseling, the first session may only be with the parent collecting information. If you are a parent bringing in an adolescent/teen, I will spend the first portion of the session with the parent collecting information, and then the second portion of the session building rapport with your adolescent/teen.
AVAILABILITY:
My office is open Monday thru Friday. The hours vary in order to accommodate clients needing early appointments as well as those needing evening appointments.
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
The number of sessions vary based on need. During your first session, goals will be set to assure you are getting what you need out of the counseling process.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:
Parking is available in the front of the building. Alicia Howe Counseling is located within Washington Wellness Center, which shares a parking lot with Russell’s Cycle & Fitness, and is right next to Washington State Bank.
You will enter the main door of the building and walk straight down the long hallway towards the green couch and painting. My office is at the end of the hall. You will see my name on the door letting you know you reached the right place!
CONFIDENTIALITY:
I take your confidentiality very seriously, and this will be discussed at your first session.
PRICE AND PAYMENT:
For those who chose not to use insurance, I offer a self pay options. Details available upon request.
ACCEPTED INSURANCE:
-Blue Cross Blue Shield-
-Aetna-
-United Health Care-
-United Health Care CAT-
-Cigna-
-Health Alliance-
-Tricare-Select out of network-
-UMR-
-OSF Direct Access Network-
Clients will sign a credit card authorization form. Payment is due at the end of each session. Our office will help in the insurance verification process so clients know what is due at the time of their first session.
