About Shannon Howard
Focus areas
Anxiety
Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Strength-Based
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Shannon Howard
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 own 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 about serving a variety of clientele.
Her clients are located in the DC and Maryland areas.
I am LGBTQIA+ allied, sex-positive, kink-friendly, and nurturing to clients within this community. I also help clients navigate open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships.
**I CAN ONLY SEE CLIENTS WHO ARE IN THE STATES OF DC AND MD AT THE TIME OF THEIR SCHEDULED SESSION.**
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Argosy University, Salt Lake City, Doctor of Psychology
NPI number
1164562278
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What practice does Shannon Howard work with?
Shannon Howard works with Tava Health 2.
What languages does Shannon Howard speak?
Shannon Howard speaks English.