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Specialized mental health support for adults of diverse backgrounds. Book your first session today and start your journey towards healing.

How We Can Help


CB Counseling and Consulting, where healing begins. Our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate support and effective treatment tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow and schedule your appointment with us today.

Why Choose CB Counseling and Consulting?

Culturally Inclusive Care

Therapy tailored to your unique experiences and background.

Convenient Virtual Appointments

No commute, no waiting rooms—just private, compassionate care from anywhere in Ohio.

Trauma-Informed Expertise

Shan Howard specializes in helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression with empathy and understanding.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a community where mental health is embraced as an integral part of overall well-being, and seeking mental health services is seen as an act of strength and self-care. We aspire to be a catalyst for positive change, contributing to a society where every individual, regardless of their background, experiences mental health support that is compassionate, accessible, and stigma-free.

About Shan Howard, MSW, LISW

Hi, I’m Shan—a licensed trauma-trained therapist and Army veteran based in Columbus, OH. I specialize in providing culturally inclusive mental health care to adults navigating challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression and more.

Taking the first step toward healing is a powerful act of self-care, and I’m here to walk with you every step of the way.

Our Mission

At CB Counseling and Consulting, our mission is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds by delivering culturally sensitive and inclusive mental health services. We are committed to breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health within underrepresented communities, fostering healing, resilience, and holistic well-being.

How It Works

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Gain immediate access to Shan's introductory video and your free e-book.

Book Your First Session

Choose a time that works for you and secure your first appointment.

Start Your Journey

Experience compassionate, professional therapy tailored to your needs.

Take the First Step Toward Healing Today

Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of unprocessed emotions, anxiety, or trauma. You may have tried to manage it on your own—reading articles, talking to friends, or even ignoring the feelings altogether—but deep down, you know it's time for real change.

Imagine waking up each day feeling lighter, more at peace, and in control of your emotions. Picture yourself finally breaking free from the cycles of stress and self-doubt, stepping into a version of yourself that feels whole, confident, and empowered.

This isn’t just a dream—it’s possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.

At CB Counseling and Consulting, we understand that everyone’s journey is unique. That’s why Shan Howard, a licensed trauma-trained therapist, provides a culturally inclusive and personalized approach to therapy. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, Shan is here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and care.

Taking the first step toward therapy can be scary. Maybe you’ve wondered, Will I feel judged? Will they understand my experiences? Will this actually work for me? The answer is simple: yes, yes, and yes.

This is your moment to reclaim your power. To take control of your story. To start living the life you deserve.

By signing up today, you’ll receive:

  • An Introductory Video from Shan: Get to know the therapist who will walk with you on this journey.

  • A Free Copy of Shan’s E-Book, Recovering from Trauma: A resource designed to empower you to take the first steps toward healing.

  • Access to Schedule Your First Session: A clear path to start working on the change you want to see in your life.

Don’t wait another day to prioritize your mental health and well-being. You are worth it, and help is just a click away.

Mental Health

Services

Trauma

Trauma is more than just a word; it's an experience that can deeply impact our lives. It encompasses a range of events or situations that overwhelm our ability to cope.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a type of somatic therapy treatment that helps people process and heal from trauma and other emotional pain.

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can disrupt our daily lives. It manifests in various forms.

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How Therapists Can Build

a Sustainable Private Practice

And Create a Career That Actually Supports Their Life

Learn the 3 simple shifts I used to leave burnout behind, open my private practice, and build income in and out of the therapy room.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS FREE MASTERCLASS

The Freedom Framework

SECRET NO. 1

Why most therapists feel trapped in their jobs and how to shift into a private practice mindset built around freedom, control, and sustainability.

Consistent Client Attraction

SECRET NO. 2

How therapists can attract aligned clients within their niche consistently without feeling salesy, burnt out, or glued to social media.

Getting Paid In and Out of the Therapy Room

SECRET NO. 3

How to diversify income through private practice and beyond it so your livelihood does not depend on seeing clients back-to-back forever.

What You’ll See Inside The Video

By the end of this session, you’ll understand:

  • How private practice actually works

  • Why burnout is not required in this field

  • How therapists can build balance, income, and longevity

  • What it really takes to create a sustainable therapist career

MEET YOUR HOST

Shan Howard MSW, LISW-S

Licensed Mental Health Therapist & Private Practice Owner

I was the ambitious therapist who did everything “right.”

Graduated at the top of my class.

Worked the jobs everyone said I should be grateful for.

But behind the scenes, I was overwhelmed, exhausted, and slowly burning out under impossible expectations and productivity demands.

The stress caught up to my body in a way I couldn’t ignore, and I was eventually diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

That moment forced me to ask a hard question:

Was the way I was working actually sustainable for my health and my life?

I knew I loved being a therapist.

But I also knew I couldn’t survive in a system that required me to sacrifice myself to keep going.

So I built my private practice.

Then I built income beyond the therapy room.

And I rebuilt my career around balance, flexibility, and long-term sustainability.

Now I help therapists who are tired, overwhelmed, and ready for more learn how to build careers that support their wellbeing, not drain it.

This masterclass is everything I wish someone had taught me before burnout forced me to stop.

READY TO BUILD A CAREER THAT SUPPORTS YOU TOO?

In this free live training, I’ll walk you through:

  • How to rethink private practice using the Freedom Framework

  • How therapists can attract clients consistently

  • How to get paid in and out of the therapy room

  • How to build a career that protects your health, time, and peace

No business background required.