LaShonda Ard, AZ | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.97

About LaShonda Ard

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

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know LaShonda Ard

LaShonda has years of experience working in the behavioral healthcare field in various capacities. Her theoretical approach to psychotherapy is holistic and integrative with a primary focus on a person's overall well-being. She's assisted many clients who sought treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relational/marital discord, and many other mental health related needs. LaShonda works toward building a therapeutic professional alliance with clients while helping them become the change agents in their personal or professional lives. Her motto is: "Be The Change You Want To See".

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.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1255781936

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Overall rating

4.97

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with LaShonda Ard?

Generally, LaShonda Ard has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see LaShonda Ard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is LaShonda Ard accepting new patients?

LaShonda Ard generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see LaShonda Ard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does LaShonda Ard accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with LaShonda Ard online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with LaShonda Ard using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does LaShonda Ard work with?

LaShonda Ard works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see LaShonda Ard?

LaShonda Ard frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for LaShonda Ard on their profile.