Dr. Howard Chusid, LMHC

Dr. Howard Chusid is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. He focuses on common and often painful problems like depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship strain. He talks directly about practical steps people can take, and he helps them figure out what to try next.

Before becoming a therapist he led businesses and worked with medically ill people, and those experiences shape his style. He keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused. He often uses short-term strategies to help clients notice small changes quickly.

Dr. Chusid commonly helps people who are dealing with parenting stress, career uncertainty, chronic illness, or the fallout from separation and divorce. He also addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and challenges tied to bipolar disorder and depression.

He describes his work as a collaborative process where the client sets the goals and he provides tools and structure. Two approaches he mentions using are Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, applied in ways that fit the person in front of him.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. He asks new people to begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Dr. Chusid often uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on small, practical changes and building on what already works. This approach helps people set clear, short-term goals and track progress in concrete ways.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and issues with anger or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals evolve and new challenges appear.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone join from a different location when schedules or distance make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals tailor session length and pace so therapy matches daily routines and goals.