Dr. Howard Chusid

Dr. Howard Chusid is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 16 years of experience. He describes his work as practical and conversational, helping people figure out next steps when life feels stuck. He emphasizes helping clients find solutions they can use on their own and brings a mix of approaches to the room.

He focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Career concerns are part of his practice, including career counseling and assessment to help people clarify work goals. He also addresses relationship, family, parenting, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, and stress.

Dr. Chusid notes additional attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, divorce and separation, impulsivity, money and financial issues, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and workplace problems. He draws on a variety of life and professional experiences, including work with medically ill patients and leadership roles in large organizations.

In sessions he aims for an eclectic, conversational style rather than a single rigid method. He has used Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other techniques, and prefers to help clients identify and use their own internal strengths to make changes.

Sessions are conducted in English. He accepts international clients, and his location is Florida. Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a cancellable subscription model.

Approaches that guide online counseling

Dr. Chusid commonly uses Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of his approach. Solution Focused Therapy centers on small, concrete goals and practical steps that move someone toward what they want. It works well for people who want clear actions and faster progress on specific problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and helps people test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and stress-related issues because it teaches skills to manage symptoms and daily routines.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then shape a blend of methods that fits the person’s needs. This shared decision-making helps make sessions more useful and focused from the start.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules, quicker check-ins when a short touchpoint is needed, and options for people living outside the therapist's immediate area. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make regular participation simpler while still focusing on the same techniques and goals used in face-to-face therapy.