JoJo Howell, MA, M.T.S., LPC

Hi I’m JoJo! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC013455) specializing in working with women on midlife concerns, anxiety, self esteem, relationship challenges, aging concerns, divorce recovery, grief/loss, young adulthood transition, motherhood transition/postpartum concerns, depression. I desire to offer my clients a “safe container” where you can show up as your authentic selves while you explore difficult feelings related to such topics as family of origin, self concept, and identity.

I bring the wisdom of my own lived experience into my therapy practice. Having faced various life challenges in my own life, I understand the courage it takes to move forward into healing and freedom.

My perspective on therapy and healing is informed in greatly by the thinking of C.G. Jung and his ideas about the Self and the process of individuation.  There is a mystery around how an individual develops a sense of self, and around the “dynamic force which pilots the individual on her journey through life”.   My goal in therapy is to act as the your co-pilot, helping you navigate your journey and ability to identify the meaning behind your experience.  Therapy is an important tool for healing because the therapeutic relationship creates conditions which offers the best opportunity for the development of insight, which opens a new world of freedom and choice. With patience, empathy, and respect for the your unique experience in life, I want to share your journey and help you develop a greater capacity to tolerate the necessary discomforts which accompany self discovery.

After graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in Religious Studies, I went on to complete my Master’s degree in Theology at Boston University. I later decided to pursue a career in counseling and received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.

Prior to working at Cultivate, I worked at Hope Counseling Center and The Men’s Center at MARR (Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences) providing group and individual counseling.

It is my desire to provide relational, competent, client-centered counseling where I can guide you in discovering and rediscovering your true self.

I am the mother of two adult sons, one of whom lives with a diagnosis of autism. I enjoy spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and exploring the natural world with her 2 yellow labs. In my free time, I am an experienced seamstress, knitter, and quilter.