Maya Howard, Psy.D.
(847) 686-0090, Ext. 0123
mhoward@pcpachicago.com
Maya Howard, Psy.D. (she/her) is a licensed Clinical Psychologist at Primary Care Psychology Associates. She completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Indianapolis where she gained experience working in community mental health, private practice, and correctional system settings. She completed her doctoral internship and her post-doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at Primary Care Psychology Associates.
Dr. Howard provides psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents. She uses a strengths-based approach in her clinical work, assisting individuals with exploring their values and avenues to pursue them. With a background in forensic mental health counseling, Dr. Howard also seeks to understand how the intersectionality of individuals’ identity and backgrounds contributes to their current beliefs, sense of self, relationships, and well-being. She describes her therapeutic approach as integrative, drawing from humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and acceptance and commitment therapy models. Dr. Howard also specializes in providing psychological assessments to adults seeking diagnostic clarification.
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, academic challenges, adjustment to change and stressful events, depression, interpersonal difficulties, couples therapy, psychological assessment
Locations: Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth
