Dana Howell, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Dana Howell, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NJ
4.66
“Clear and helpful. Reviewed my lengthy medication list from a prior psychiatrist and helped to find a much more suitable regimen. Focused on overall health. ”
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Excellent wait time
90% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.66

Average wait time

4.64

Bedside manner

4.66
“Clear and helpful. Reviewed my lengthy medication list from a prior psychiatrist and helped to find a much more suitable regimen. Focused on overall health. ”
Initials hiddenLess than 1 year agoVideo visit
“Overall great experience. She asked in depth questions and did an awesome job at listening & understanding. She seemed very experienced and knowledgeable. came across as very caring and professional. I would love to see her again.”
Initials hiddenMay 1, 2025Video visit

About Dana Howell

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anger Management
Disordered Eating
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dana Howell

Dana Howell, PMHNP-BC, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides care to adults aged 18 and older. Dana has years of experience specializing in alcohol and drug addiction as well as various mental health disorders. Her areas of expertise include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Her dedication to providing comprehensive and individualized care is evident in her approach to patient management. Dana believes in a collaborative and holistic approach, working closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Dana graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minnesota. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), she has acquired the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide evidence-based and compassionate care. Throughout her career, Dana has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Through an empathetic approach, she creates a safe and supportive environment for patients, fostering trust and open communication. She is committed to helping her patients achieve optimal mental well-being.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education and training

  • Walden University, Master's in Nursing
  • University of Mississippi (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1013674084

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.66
Wait time
4.64
Bedside manner
4.66
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Dana Howell was so helpful and straight to the point. She takes your thoughts into consideration and is eager to help.
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I already look forward to my next appointment and for the steps we took today I already feel hopeful. Thank you!
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Excellent communication skills. I was made very comfortable with opening up and expressing what’s wrong.
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Very comfortable start. Believe moving forward this will be good
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Dr.Howell was a great listener and very easy to talk too. Would highly recommend her!!!
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I really like Dana. She listens, understands and makes me feel very comfortable.
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Wonderful doctor I really enjoyed her! I will continue seeing Dr. Howell
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She is very sweet and and a great listener. Got along very well with her.
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great listener and helpful.
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Initially felt positive towards Dr. Howell but after a few sessions I felt more like a problem than a patient. I've been in treatment for over 8 years for bipolar and this was not my worst experience by any means, Dr. Howell is clearly very knowledgable, I think we just aren't a good fit.
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Clear and helpful. Reviewed my lengthy medication list from a prior psychiatrist and helped to find a much more suitable regimen. Focused on overall health.
Video visit
Overall great experience. She asked in depth questions and did an awesome job at listening & understanding. She seemed very experienced and knowledgeable. came across as very caring and professional. I would love to see her again.
Video visit
I felt very comfortable with her.
Verified patientVideo visit
The appointment went really well. Dana Howell put me at ease from the beginning and was very thorough. I felt supported and left feeling like goals were attainable.
Verified patientVideo visit
Dr.Howell was amazing and helped me out with everything I needed help with and she was very nice, caring, and knowledgeable about everything. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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I was thoroughly dissatisfied with ZocDoc. I never got to see Dana Howell. One time the appointment was cancelled and this time it never happened. I will now look for another doctor to deal with.
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I liked Dr Howell right away . She made me feel comfortable and she is a great listener. She explained how my medication works and why it helps me with my condition. I would recommend Dr. Howell very highly. I’m very glad I found her.
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Good information
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This provider wasn’t particularly friendly. You would think that for a first-time appointment that she could have at least greeted me with a smile. I was looking for a provider to help me find a prescription to treat a fairly recent diagnosis, and even offered to give her the paperwork/report from the diagnosing clinicians, but she said that she wouldn’t even considering treating me unless she did a new evaluation herself. My first evaluation was very time-consuming and I had no desire to go through that again. Also, I wasn’t sure if my insurance would even pay for another one being that my first one was so recent. She also implied that the reason why she wanted to do her own evaluation was because she believed that my documentation (which she didn’t even see) might have falsified by a co-worker who gave me all of my diagnoses to “help me out.” Being in healthcare myself, I was pretty offended. In my personal experience, this appointment was a huge waste of time.
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Very good
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My Nurse Practitioner Dana Howell was very Professional and Caring at the same time . She listened to me very closely and she understood me completely . She than worked out a plan to get me back to my old self . we discussed different options and suggested the best way to go about it . I would Highly Recommend NP Dana Howell !!!!
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I've met her once and I never want to lose her
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Dana made me feel extremely comfortable during our appointment and showed compassion and understanding. She provided me with additional resources and was an excellent listener. Looking forward to working with her!
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Was GREAT & EASY
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Very personable, understanding and intelligent.
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Frequently asked questions

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Which board certifications does Dana Howell have?

Dana Howell is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dana Howell?

Dana Howell frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dana Howell on their profile.

What languages does Dana Howell speak?

Dana Howell speaks English.

How do patients rate Dana Howell in reviews?

56 patients have reviewed Dana Howell. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.66/5. They have a 4.66/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.64/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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