Christian Howard (@ChristianLachae) - Mental Health And Money

Christian Howard is a licensed professional counselor with certifications as a national board-certified psychotherapist and certified clinical mental health counselor. She is a mental health advocate and behavioral consultant originally from Los Angeles but raised in San Bernardino, California. Overcoming the odds from her environment where it was plagued by gang violence. She decided to attend Clark Atlanta University as a Psychology major postponing her dreams of being a medical doctor to understand why individuals behave the way they do after experiencing a traumatic event with the death of her high school sweetheart. After graduating from undergraduate school, she joined the U.S. Army to become a Civil Affairs non-commissioned officer. Joining the military forces to provide those in her community an outlet and resources outside of gang affiliation and leading by example that there is a pathway out generational trauma. 

Christian later found herself receiving a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015 (Licensed Professional Counselor track) from Argosy University, which led to her being inducted into the Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society. Shortly thereafter starting the program she transferred to the DC campus, where she was able to work under Mayor Vincent Gray and Michelle Obama’s mission to end homelessness which affected individuals, families, and teen moms in Washington, DC area. Currently, she works at the Department of Human Services as an appointed Special Assistant to the Family Service Administration. She operates a private practice, Gracefully Fulfilled Counseling and Coaching Services transforming individuals and families through neuroplasticity. She owns CL Enterprise, LLC a company geared to transform marginalized communities domestically and internationally by applying 14 years of experience she has working in underserved communities using culturally competent best practices from an indigenous perspective. We must advocate, coordinate, and enhance sustainability for the populations we serve. 

Christian has done several speaking engagements for example The inaugural Build Your Own Brand Retreat conference participating in a panel discussion on mental stability and emotional intelligence. She co-created Proof-The Live show to curate a safe space for individuals to discuss mental health and entrepreneurship. She was a guest speaker for the annual Women Who Boss Youth Summit and Mental Health Mondays by BTF Clothiers. She continues to partner with Get Home Safe that brings the community and mental health professionals together to break the stigma and normalize therapy. She has partnered with DC Now Virtual Brunch during the pandemic to bring awareness to mental health resources. Lastly, Christian is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at The Chicago Professional School of Psychology studying International Psychology. 

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