Howard Hansell, Licensed Professional Counselor, PA

Licensed

Online Counseling

(52 reviews)

LPC Howard Hansell

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Howard Hansell is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LPC Years in Practice: 20 State: Pennsylvania

I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience helping clients with a diverse set of concerns including depression, anxiety, career issues, stress management, substance abuse, work-life balance and bereavement. I believe in a collaborative approach to help clients identify their internal strengths and external resources and to develop tools to not only meet life's challenges, but to thrive despite them. I combine evidenced-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based and solution-focused schools of thought to target troubling symptoms as we work jointly to improve your functioning and overall quality of life.

In your first meeting with me, we will discuss what prompted you to seek counseling, your personal history and current situation along with any symptoms you may be experiencing so that we can lay the foundation to work effectively as a team to establish your treatment goals and to develop a concrete plan for achieving them. This setting is a safe place for personal expression, stabilization and growth. Counseling with me can either be short-term to get help for a personal crisis or longer-term to promote lasting change. I look forward to our productive work together!

Howard F Hansell, LPC

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Howard Hansell

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Howard is a fantastic listener. He is an excellent "guide", and points me in the direction of finding help.

Helpful

Howard has been immensely valuable to me on my journey to a better self!

He has been there when I needed him without judgement.

Howard has been a great help to me. I've had therapy before, but Howard is the first one to provide me with real tools, documents and material that supports my goals to improve my mental health. He's also available after 5PM, which is great for my work schedule.

Howard has helped me more than I can ever thank him for. He helps me reach my goals and helps me to better understand things.

Howard is truly exceptional. Finding a therapist can be difficult but Howard genuinely listens to concerns with a fair and unbiased approach. He consistently checks in and is open to change in direction and various methodologies and therapeutic approach. If it weren't for Howard and his dedication to helping me find resources for my panic/anxiety and checking in, I would not have made the progress I have. I would highly recommend Howard, he is truly one of a kind.

Howard is awesome!

Howard is a wonderful therapist! He is very knowledgeable, understanding, and provides great tools and insight to help me with my problems. Every week I learn something new, and have noticed improvements in just a few weeks of working with him. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a therapist!

He has been nothing but kind and caring. Remembering my issues and giving me extremely helpful ways to cope with them.

5 star - listens, provides worksheets and helps you move forward. Highly recommend!

Awesome

Have had two sessions with so far and Howard is easy to talk to and very helpful and knowledgeable. Still have a long way to go!

The way Howard listens, responds and guides me leads me to take steps to acheive my goals. I look forward to meet each week and find the changes I've made have moved me forward with confidence. This is the third time I've returned to seek Howard's advice. I am all the better set for the journey because of him.

Howard is very educated and professional i highly recommend

Howard is a great therapist!

Howard is extremely friendly, a very strong listener and encourager, and takes the time to not only get to know you, but also help you navigate the concerns you are raising. He is very invested in your growth and betterment, and always takes time to respond to questions or comments, journal entries, and provides great tools to keep you on the right track between sessions.

He has given me many ways of dealing with my emotions I hadn’t thought of. I find myself thinking over what triggers me & if it’s really something I need to change

A great help with answers to every question and an understanding of topics that I need to discuss.

Howard has been instrumental in assisting me through coming to terms with the realities of my mental health. I’m grateful for everything he has done for me.

i don’t have the time right now but i definitely will write a review. so far i am very happy to be working with howard. he is truly helping me.

Howard’s great. Very intuitive without being pushy. He’s ready to listen and work on what’s important for YOU.

Howard is amazing! I've had numerous therapists in the past but he is one of the better ones for sure. He's very attentive and compassionate but he's also realistic and doesn't try to sugar coat things that need to be said. He's very respectful and genuinely seems like he wants to help me work through my problems, which is something i've struggled to find with other therapists. He provides great insight and makes it known that i can reach out to him whenever I need someone to talk to. He also doesn't rush to end our sessions right at the 45 minute mark, which makes me feel like he's not just doing this for a paycheck, so i feel like i can confide in him more. Overall Howard has been an amazing therapist, I would highly recommend him if you're looking for someone who is serious about helping you through whatever issues you may be having.

This is my first time ever participating in therapy (at 58-years-old.). I've been working with Howard for a few weeks now, and I'm completely enjoying our interaction. He's kind and calm, and is a great listener. I'm happy with how I'm feeling so far and look forward to more sessions with Howard.

Thank goodness for Howard

Howard is a great listener! He has a gentle manner and is able to listen non-judgmentally (even when I get a little heated about work stuff). Howard had provided me the tools I needed to get my work done and I am so thankful for him!

Howard has been very professional and understanding. I would recommend anyone interested in therapy try better help.

Howard is the best therapist in the world. He is intelligent and wise but also very in touch with how young people think and communicate. He never judges and always encourages me to make my own decisions.

I have been counseled by Howard for a year now and continue to look forward to our sessions. He is amazing at keeping me focused on my goals and aspirations with both therapy and life. Thank you for always being there!

Howard is one of my favorite people. There is no judging, he gives great advice/suggestions and he is ALWAYS available (it seems) and responds very quickly. He has helped me grow leaps and bounds in a short period of time

Howard has been great in listening and giving me the tools to help me reach my goals. I am a therapist myself, and reaching out for help can be difficult for me; Howard has been encouraging and non-judgemental and I look forward to our sessions.

We have only met once so far, but I am very impressed with Howard's professionalism and approach as a therapist getting to know about me.

Howard has become like family to me. I cannot recommend this therapist enough. He works diligently and without judgement. Howard will make time for you even when he is on vacation or spending time with his family. He has years of experience and excellent life advice. He is funny and does not treat you like a problem to be fixed, but a human being. I am so grateful to have him as my therapist.

Howard has helped me tremendously since I've started working with him. He makes me feel heard and understood. Howard listens carefully and can always be counted on to give an insightful and caring response. I know that Howard is always there if I need his help and I always feel comfortable talking to him.

Howard’s a great counselor response great to my needs in are conversations great feed back and help towards my goals into my recovery for a better future.

Howard has been hands down awesome. He has always been there when I needed him and offers great advice. He is an awesome listener as well as counselor, I really lucked out, and can't thank him enough for all the knowledge and strength he has given me these last few months.

He is the man

Very nice man. Listens very intently and tries his best to understand and work with your situation.

Dr. Hansell has a great way of pinpointing issues, and offering efficient solutions

Extremely helpful and insightful.

Howard is a wise an open-minded soul who bares no judgement. He is kind and patient, he laughs when you make a joke. He gives you the benefit of the doubt but does not coddle you. He is the best counselor ever and I can’t imagine where I would be in life without him.

Howard is the counsel that I was hoping to find through better help. His attentive, receptive, and warm presence compliments his thoughtful responses. His counsel is easy to digest, but he knows when to back it up with theory. I generally use the video session feature for our meetings, but my occasional messages have always been responded to promptly, and I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out in a crisis. Grateful

He is a great listener and is very educated in the field of CBT. He has provided a lot of strategies that have helped me improve my life

Howard was incredibly knowledgable and empathetic. When I wanted structure, he provided it. When I needed to just talk, he listened. I feel night and day from when I started, and I owe it to him.

Howard is very understanding and a great listener. He always checks in on my goals and homework to hold me accountable. He has given me valuable tools, self- discovery worksheets and helps me see the positive in all situations. I'm grateful for his help!

I was hesitant about doing counseling but I'm glad I joined. I immediately felt comfortable talking to Howard and I've definitely made progress toward my goals.

Howard is an amazing listener who gives great feedback. He also leaves you thinking about the positive.

Howard understands me! He has the ability to softly help me extract issues that i want to talk about but sometimes can’t. Amazing skill he has! Howard also keeps me accountable for things such as homework, and goals! I am thankful i was matched with Howard!

we’ve only chatted a few times over the live chat and I feel comfortable opening up and am validated in my feelings, and also knowing he has a way to help me to cope and heal. I look forward to continuing my growth. Thanks Howard!

I switched to Howard after initially being assigned another counselor. That person was not responsive at a time when I really needed help. Howard, on the other hand, is always quick to respond and is thorough in his answers. He takes notes and remembers important details. He does not judge and he is teaching me not to be so hard on myself. He’s great. Highly recommend.

My sessions with Howard have been very helpful so far and have provided some much needed perspective. I look forward to continuing to work towards my goal with him

Mr Hansell was extremely professional and non-judgemental, which made me feel comfortable enough to share all of my thoughts and feelings. He put the patient before himself and was very flexible on scheduling my session. I would surely recommend him as a competent counselor.

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