What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
4.81
Bedside manner
4.71
“Excellent experience. Deidre was a wonderful listener and had great suggestions also upped my antidepressant. Good experience!”
Patty T.July 7, 2023Video visit
“This experience is new to me, but I'm excited for my future because the person that I talked with was awesome. I'm actually looking forward to our next session.”
Oliva B.May 2, 2023Video visit
About Deidra Howard
Focus areas
Anxiety
Stress Management
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Biofeedback
Culturally Sensitive
Coaching
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Deidra Howard
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner with over 25 years in nursing, holding a Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I have experience working in a variety of settings, including emergency psychiatry, inpatient, acute care psychiatric, rehabilitation, and residential treatment facilities. I believe in taking a holistic approach-mind, body, and spirit-to address the root causes of your mental health symptoms. I will listen carefully to your specific concerns and collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan that balances your physical and mental health. This may include nutrition, lifestyle, environmental, cultural, gender, religious, familial, and professional factors that influence your mental health. I provide Telemedicine (Telepsychiatry) services, so you can conveniently be seen from your home without having to travel.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients can expect to take away increase knowledge and insight into their mental health issues. Improved coping skills, relaxation techniques, improved relationship with self, and the importance of self care.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1720599558
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
4.81
Bedside manner
4.71
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She was great and I would recommend her to anyone. Very attentive and I felt listened to
June 16, 2023Bryce J.Verified patientVideo visit
She’s great, really listened and helped me. I look forward to future appointments!
January 24, 2023Demaris C.Verified patientVideo visit
Explained everything well and I felt that my questions were all answered.
More than 1 year agoNyleah F.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Howard is wonderful and very helpful, always responsive!
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She is so kind and patient. I feel safe and heard with her!
July 18, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
Amazing, wonderful experience and gained some great knowledge
December 8, 2022Christian M.Verified patientVideo visit
She is a fantastic therapist, the best I have ever had!
September 22, 2023Monica S.Verified patientVideo visit
Lovely! From start to finish. Clear communication.
January 11, 2023Lindsey S.Verified patientVideo visit
Excellent experience. Deidre was a wonderful listener and had great suggestions also upped my antidepressant. Good experience!
July 7, 2023Patty T.Verified patientVideo visit
Very positive and helpful.
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This experience is new to me, but I'm excited for my future because the person that I talked with was awesome. I'm actually looking forward to our next session.
May 2, 2023Oliva B.Verified patientVideo visit
Ms. Howard is the most unprofessional therapist I’ve ever seen. She immediately became hostile as soon as she realized that I hadn’t mindlessly followed her orders to take prescription drugs. I simply expressed I wanted more time to research the prescription. After she realized that I wasn’t going to blindly subscribe to her push for drugs, her tone completely changed. She was crossing her arms, rolling her eyes, scoffing, and she was extremely rude, dismissive, condescending, and combative. She refused to direct the conversation anywhere productive and had a “what do you want from me” attitude. It was apparent that she doesn’t care to truly help others heal. Very inauthentic and transactional and will not provide weekly talk-therapy. She will only offer a monthly or bi-weekly session where she rants at you a textbook definition of “negative thought patterns” that you can find on the internet and call that a therapeutic conversation.
April 5, 2023Donna K.Verified patientVideo visit
I really felt seen and heard. I love how she went into more natural ways of healing and coping but also incorporated medication. I felt relief talking to her. Very positive and straight forward.
March 29, 2023Jennifer A.Verified patientVideo visit
Ms. Howard has been the ONLY therapist in my 42 years of life that I clicked with right away. She is so warm, kind and relatable. She’s always on time. Ms. Howard has helped me through the hardest part of my life thus far and I’m forever grateful. Highly highly recommend. Wish I could talk to her everyday!
March 7, 2023Jennifer K.Verified patientVideo visit
Ms. Howard was extremely welcoming and thorough. She took her time and explained everything from coverage to procedure to her style of therapy. She made me feel safe within our first session, which a huge obstacle for me. She took her time to probe for deeper insight and was able to discern my receptiveness to her spiritual guidance as well. She diagnosed me sickly and definitively and assured me that we had the time and tools to over come. My only disappointment is that I didn't reach out sooner. Highly recommend. Thank you Ms. Howard.
February 17, 2023Roneka C.Verified patientVideo visit
Kind and helpful!
February 14, 2023Twyla S.Verified patientVideo visit
This was a teledoc appointment-- not an office visit.
So many of these questions about the office cleanliness don't apply.
Some problems with audio and a barking dog on her end.
February 1, 2023Alison H.Verified patientVideo visit
So helpful, loved it.
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What practice does Deidra Howard work with?
Deidra Howard works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Deidra Howard?
Deidra Howard frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Deidra Howard on their profile.
What languages does Deidra Howard speak?
Deidra Howard speaks English.
How do patients rate Deidra Howard in reviews?
62 patients have reviewed Deidra Howard. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 4.71/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.81/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.