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Dr. John Howe

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Dr. John Howe, PA Psychologist PS005032L

Experienced psychologist helping change patterns

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  • 35 years experience
  • Focus on thoughts and habits
  • Pennsylvania practice

About John

Dr. John Howe is a licensed psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience based in Pennsylvania. He focuses on helping people who are frustrated by repeating patterns that hurt relationships, work, or daily life. His work often centers on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and sexual and intimacy concerns.

He helps people notice how persistent thoughts and everyday habits keep problems going. Sessions look at behaviors that feel compulsive or disruptive and how those actions affect connections with others. He aims to help clients make clearer choices and reduce actions that cause harm or dissatisfaction.

Dr. Howe also offers supportive counseling for people and couples facing personal or work-related decisions. That work can include talking through grief, career concerns, shifts in relationship style, or struggles with self-esteem. He encourages practical steps and clearer thinking about next moves.

His background spans long-term practice with a focus on personality issues and relationship dynamics. He brings decades of experience working with a range of concerns, from bipolar and mood struggles to obsessions, compulsions, and social anxiety.

People who connect with him tend to be those ready to look at habitual thoughts and daily routines that keep problems alive. He asks straightforward questions, tracks patterns, and supports changes that fit a person's life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Approaches that target thoughts and daily habits

Dr. Howe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and routines. One approach centers on identifying repeating thought patterns and testing them in everyday life to reduce anxiety and compulsive actions. This helps people notice how automatic beliefs lead to repeated behaviors and gives simple ways to shift those responses.

Another commonly used approach looks directly at behavior and habit change. It breaks large problems into small, manageable steps and uses repeated practice to replace harmful actions with healthier alternatives. This can be useful for addictions, compulsive behaviors, and relationship-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. That means adjusting strategies over time as progress and new questions arise.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into workdays, cut travel time, and make shorter check-ins possible when schedules are tight. Talk with him during the match and scheduling steps to find an arrangement that fits your routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include personality issues, obsessive-compulsive problems, sexuality, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes a practical, behavior-focused approach that looks at persistent thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions aim to identify patterns, reduce disruptive actions, and support clearer decision making.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, relationship, and behavioral concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Pennsylvania psychologist licensed as PA Psychologist PS005032L and practices in Pennsylvania.

Do sessions take place in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

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