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Deidra Howard, NP

Deidra Howard, NP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
TX
*Please note if you are seeking ADHD care, we do not prescribe controlled medications such as Adderall & Vyvanse - but can treat with proven non-stimulants such as Strattera.* Deidra is a certified a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience in-patient and emergency psychiatry. She has worked in a variety of other settings, such as medical emergency, rehabilitation and wound care, home health, case management, geriatric outpatient residential, geriatric psychiatry (inpatient locked) and outpatient community care clinics. She believes in taking a holistic, mind, body, and spirit approach to addressing the root causes of your mental health symptoms and will develop a plan to move forward toward healing. She will listen carefully to your specific concerns and collaborate with you in developing a treatment plan that balances your physical and mental health.
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Overall rating

4.97

About Deidra Howard

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mental Health Problem
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Insomnia
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Deidra Howard

*Please note if you are seeking ADHD care, we do not prescribe controlled medications such as Adderall & Vyvanse - but can treat with proven non-stimulants such as Strattera.* Deidra is a certified a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience in-patient and emergency psychiatry. She has worked in a variety of other settings, such as medical emergency, rehabilitation and wound care, home health, case management, geriatric outpatient residential, geriatric psychiatry (inpatient locked) and outpatient community care clinics. She believes in taking a holistic, mind, body, and spirit approach to addressing the root causes of your mental health symptoms and will develop a plan to move forward toward healing. She will listen carefully to your specific concerns and collaborate with you in developing a treatment plan that balances your physical and mental health.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1720599558

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Deidra Howard speaks English.

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