- Anger management
- Attachment work
- Cognitive strategies
About Eric
Eric Howell is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing anger, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, loss, and stress. He also helps people dealing with mood disorders, addiction concerns, and sexual orientation questions.
He describes a practical, conversational approach. Sessions are a place to talk through what happens when anger rises, how patterns in relationships fuel frustration, and what daily stressors are contributing to low mood. He uses straightforward skill-building alongside reflective discussion. That can mean practicing new ways of communicating, testing small behavior changes, and looking at how past attachments shape present reactions.
Eric has worked in nonprofit, government, and private practice settings. He brings experience with clients who have family members with chronic mental illness, and with people navigating grief, career shifts, or midlife questions. His background includes work at the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles, which informs his perspective on LGBT concerns.
His clinical approaches include attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential thinking, and Jungian ideas. In sessions he mixes practical strategies with consideration of personal meaning and life context. He can also draw on motivational interviewing methods when people want help changing specific behaviors.
Eric says he came to therapy after benefiting from it himself, and that experience shapes how he listens. He offers sessions in English and practices in California. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and use the site matching to schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape reactions. Online sessions use these ideas to look at how those patterns show up now and to try different responses in day-to-day interactions.Client-centered work means the session centers on the person's experience and pacing. The therapist listens with curiosity and helps people name feelings, set goals, and notice what changes feel doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into steps you can test. It is useful for managing anger, anxiety, and low mood by practicing new thinking and behavior strategies between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on needs, goals, and what feels practical. That includes checking in and adjusting tools as progress or obstacles appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about current session formats when you schedule so you know what to expect.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with adults on anger, resentment, relationship conflict, impulsivity, and related stressors.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and attachment-based reflection.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working in nonprofit, government, and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does his pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.