Kaela Howell

Growing up I didn't always have someone to talk to about my challenges throughout life, and those that were available I found it difficult to connect with. As life continued, I strived to provide an open, safe, and comfortable space to talk with an active and nonjudgmental ear to listen.

I work best with those that want to help, to change, to grow, and to continue living life being the best version of themselves.

The healing process is not straight and forward progression. There will be times where you may doubt yourself, your capabilities, others, and their capabilities. However, you don't need to have the whole road mapped out, just the next step to move forward.

Within the first session and beginning states, you will expect a positive, warm greeting with a smile from myself. An introduction from myself, you, and your family. An opportunity to provide some background information, presenting needs and concerns, and providing your expected outcome from receiving therapy.

I grew up within a Baptist household and church. I went to a Christian school up until high school, where it was Catholic. I grew up within the inner city of Detroit (eastside), then slowly transitioned west and further west until we landed permanently within the suburbs. I have experienced many of life's transitions such as going away to college, identifying as L in LGBTQia+, the passing of grandparents/uncles/relatives close to me, the addition/removal of friends throughout each transition, academic probation, and career growth and development along the way.

I am able to tailor therapy to meet each client's needs by getting to know them. This includes but is not limited to knowing desires, wants, needs, conflicts, and fears. Understanding where clients are now, where they want to be in the future, and helping to bridge the gap in between through various ways. Such as videos, conversations, playing games, toys, career developments, music, family, friends, etc., and helping to understand how it all interacts with one another.