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Duncan Howe, Counselor

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(23) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Duncan Howe, Counselor
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
23

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe Duncan as a skilled, attentive listener who creates a calm space to open up. Most report quick scheduling and practical takeaways like mindfulness techniques. One concern: initial front desk interactions can feel cold, though Duncan himself offsets this with warmth.

His practice spans anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and panic attacks. Staff are noted as professional. He coordinates referrals to psychiatrists when needed. The therapist-client fit appears strong across reviews spanning over a year.

Praised for
  • easy to talk with
  • good listener and attentive
  • safe, relaxed environment
  • practical tools and solutions
  • professional and compassionate staff
Watch-outs
  • front desk staff sometimes unwelcoming on first visit
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Best for: People hesitant about therapy who value a calm, non-judgmental first conversation and practical tools.
Think twice if: Front desk experience may not match the quality of the therapist; allow that initial impression to settle once you meet Duncan.

Strengths

  • creates safe, welcoming therapeutic space
  • combines listening with concrete coping strategies
  • fast scheduling and professional coordination
  • experienced with trauma and anxiety

Worth knowing

  • Duncan Howe, LISW-CP with MSW
  • provides referrals to psychiatry
  • offers mindfulness materials and workbooks
  • part of Lifestance network

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviewers praise his calm presence and practical anxiety/trauma support; one noted improved coping over difficult periods.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Limited review evidence; category listed but not explicitly discussed in texts.
Career & Life Coaching
No review evidence of career or life coaching services.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 76
Review volume 60
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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18
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4
3
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2
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1
1

Common questions

How quickly can I get an appointment?
One reviewer noted fast scheduling; staff reportedly coordinated quickly. No specific wait time stated.
Can Duncan help with trauma or PTSD?
Yes. His website lists trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, and panic attack treatment. Reviewers confirm he addresses difficult past experiences.
Does Duncan work with psychiatry referrals?
Yes. At least one reviewer reports he initiated a psychiatrist referral during an initial session.
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Last updated 2026-08-17