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Liza Howe

Therapist · New Jersey

Experienced LCSW guiding life transition and recovery

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Liza Howe
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey · 44SC05340900
NPI
1568629962
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey
  • Focus on adults
  • Practical coping skills
  • Support for caregivers

About Liza

Liza Howe is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of practice in New Jersey. She focuses on helping adults handle major life changes, mood shifts, and intense emotions. Liza often supports women and older adults as they face transitions and the stress those bring.

She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction-related concerns. Codependency and caregiver stress are among the areas she addresses. Liza also helps those navigating divorce and separation and the practical and emotional fallout that comes with it.

Her approach is steady and compassionate. Sessions center on understanding what matters most to each person and finding realistic steps forward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and make decisions that fit their lives.

Liza emphasizes empowerment and validation in the room. She listens for strengths and then helps clients turn those strengths into everyday tools. Problem-solving is collaborative so clients leave with clear, manageable next steps.

People who choose her often want practical change alongside emotional healing. She aims to help clients regain a sense of agency and move through difficult transitions with more confidence and ease.

How evidence-based work and online care come together

Licensed professionals often use straightforward, research-supported techniques to help with mood, anxiety, grief, and addictive behaviors. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills and behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This helps people manage stress and regain routine after big changes.

A second approach centers on exploring patterns in relationships and dependence, often called work on codependency. This helps people recognize unhelpful patterns, set clearer boundaries, and practice new ways of relating to others. It can be useful for those balancing caregiving roles or recovering from relationship shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adjust methods as needed. Together they decide which techniques feel most practical and relevant.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options when booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep therapy consistent during life transitions by letting people attend from different locations on their schedule.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionMood disordersWomen's issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction-related issues, including codependency and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her sessions are compassionate and tailored. She emphasizes empowerment, validation, and collaborative problem-solving.

How much experience does she have?

She has twenty years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and mood disorders.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW and practices in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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