Howland is a seasoned Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder professional, who also holds certifications in EMDR, ACT and Callahan TFT, now known as EFT and/or the Tapping Solution, and is a Nationally Certified Tobacco Treatment Professional. He has been in recovery from alcohol & drug addiction for 42 years and from tobacco addiction for 32 years. He has experience in working with people in the LGBTQ community, and extensive experience working with people who have experienced simple or complex trauma in either childhood or adulthood.
 

Howland trained at Shalom Mountain Retreat and Study Center in Livingston Manor, NY and is certified as an Advanced Process Therapist. 
 

Howland is keen on Groups - especially for men. He has extensive experience, having been part of a non-facilitated Friday morning men’s group for 20 years.