Amelia Howard

Amelia Howard accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Oscar FL, Centivo, Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, United Healthcare, and United Healthcare/Optum. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Amelia Howard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Amelia is licensed to practice in Florida, so clients located in Florida can book sessions. Amelia’s Florida license number is MH12209, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Amelia Howard has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Amelia’s education and training include MA - Clinical and Community Counseling, University of South Florida. Over that time, Amelia has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Amelia is part of that group.

Amelia Howard works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Amelia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Amelia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Amelia Howard draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In sessions, Amelia’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, empowering, and mindful. In Amelia’s words: “Together, we slow down, notice what’s beneath the surface, and build clarity, self-compassion, and choice in daily life.”

Amelia Howard (she/her) offers therapy in English. Amelia identifies as Black/African American.

Amelia Howard offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4951 E. Adamo Dr in Tampa. Amelia is licensed in Florida, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Amelia Howard is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Amelia will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Amelia’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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