Hara Howard, LPC, CCATP-CA, is a school counselor, and the author of How to Be a Worry Detective and It’s OK to BREAK THE RULES! She is the also the creator of Anxiety's BASIC 5 rules. Hara is passionate about instilling a strong social and emotional foundation for all children, as well as normalizing anxiety and providing powerful interventions that give children a sense of control and empowerment.

The connection Hara builds with both children and their families comes from her deep understanding of how anxiety can take a toll on a family. The genuine nature and knowledge she uses to build trust allows children to open up, know they are not alone, and take control of their worries.