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Create Your Life, LLC

Psychotherapist

4.80

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4.80

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4.72

Bedside manner

4.78

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Create Your Life, LLC

Dr. Shannon Howard is a highly sought-after professional counselor and CEO of SinClair McCoy, LLC. She serves as a sexual relationship specialist who focuses on assisting women and men with healing from childhood trauma surrounding sexual abuse. Her extensive educational background consists of dual degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology with a focus on Philosophy and Women’s Studies. She also possesses specialized training in trauma relating to the treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault. She believes that every client is unique in their way and that each person’s story is different. This is the catalyst behind her coaching methodology. Using targeted strategies and personalized coaching approaches, she works with couples and individuals to help them transition from victim to victor. Dr. Howard helps clients face their past trauma by uncovering and resolving the root issue, assessing desired outcomes, and implementing a plan of action that leads them toward living a more optimal life experience. She is the author under the alias Sinclair McCoy of The Alternative book trilogy. She speaks nationally to the masses on a variety of topics including:Life After Sexual Abuse Finding Your Sexy After Sexual Abuse Regaining Your Body Trust She is the owner of a private practice AND co-owner/ managing partner of a group practice in Maryland. She has been in the counseling field since 2002 and is passionate to serve a variety of clientele. Her clients are located in the D. C. and Maryland states. She is also LGBTQIA+allied, sex-positive, kink-friendly and nurturing to clients within this community. She helps clients navigate open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships. COACHING IS NOT COVERED BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCES AND IS AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE.

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.80

Wait time

4.72

Bedside manner

4.78

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I really enjoyed the session. It really helped me to understand the situations that I am going through.

MHVerified patient

I m enjoying my time with Dr Howard. These sessions have been very refreshing and enlightening.

CSVerified patient

Visit are always great, I just would appreciate more available later weekday times.

SMVerified patient

I really appreciate my therapist . She really takes her time with me .

DMVerified patient

She is truly amazing at hr job , and very supportive of hr clients

DMVerified patient

Dr. Howard was calm approachable and professional!

August 20, 2023Zoe B.Verified patient

Dr. Howard is an exceptional therapist who has had a profound impact on my healing journey. Through our sessions, she has helped me uncover and work through deeply rooted childhood and relationship trauma that I had struggled to process for years. Her compassionate approach, insightful guidance, and unwavering support have empowered me to make meaningful breakthroughs and begin to truly heal. I’m incredibly grateful for her expertise and the safe space she creates for growth and transformation.

CPVerified patient

I have truly enjoyed her insight and knowledge as I go into this journey of self work. She uses the knowledge gathered to give a therapist eye with a personal and relatable touch.

NTVerified patient

My visits with Dr. Howard comes with such great ease. She so authentic and can connect with you. I really appreciate her and our sessions.

SMVerified patient

I truly enjoy my visits with Dr. Howard. I have had 6 therapists during my life and besides the first one who took me to Disneyland, I have never had any real connections with them. One of the things I appreciate about Dr. Howard is that she is honest, even when you don't want honesty, but you need it. It is hard to explain, so I will do the best I can. When truly sad, she knows how to gently comfort you, and when maybe you might be pouting, she knows how to switch her tone to match what is needed in the moment. To sum it up, she may not be for everyone. If you are looking for someone to coddle and baby you, and expect her to do all the work for you, she may not be the one for you. But if you are willing to put in the work, acknowledge and appreciate when she doesn't baby you, and overall, someone who is going to tell you the absolute truth - because we need to hear it, Dr. Howard is that one.

KDVerified patient

The environment is always super comfortable and I've never had a problem with opening up about my feelings or experiences. The feedback, skills and tools given to me by Dr. Howard has always been on point for me and I've never felt as if I've been pointed in the wrong direction or not properly heard by her. Overall, my sessions with Dr. Howard are always incredibly positive and productive.

ADVerified patient

When I first started seeing Dr. Howard I was so afraid of opening up and sharing pieces of my life, now I’m so glad I stuck it out. She’s comforted me, guided me, and given me the tools necessary to keep growing and thriving.

RLVerified patient

Dr. Howard is very experienced and professional. She is considerate of how previous experiences may have impacted patients and their viewpoints and is honest in her assessments. I am really appreciative to have found such a great therapist.

JHVerified patient

My visits with Dr Howard are awesome. Dr Shannon is my life saver. Not that I was thinking of taking my life, but I’m able to handle stressful situations and people. I’m able to open up to her in ways I’ve never been able to before. She has helped me tremendously. I recommend her highly.

RHVerified patient

Dr. Howard has to be one of the most down-to-earth and knowledgeable therapists I’ve had. She shows empathy and empowers you to think freely and openly about your experiences. Whenever I speak on triggers, she helps me to explore those triggers and dig a little deeper. I’ve been seeing her for a little over two months now and I’m excited to continue my journey!

NMVerified patient

Dr. Howard is SO caring and knowledgeable. She takes any and all goals set by the patient very serious and will hold you accountable. Over the past four years, Dr. Howard has obviously seen me through many seasons and moments of my life and her care and support has been consistent throughout. She takes her job very serious and is committed to helping you reach your goals.

ASVerified patient

After a technical issue with the televisit, this provider charged me as a no show against the platform policy. Then when customer service requested the refund, she referred me to another provider for anger management as a retaliative measure when I was seeking care for smthg else. Highly unprofessional. Do not recommend.

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