About

Deidra Howard, MBA MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

      Hello, my name is Deidra Howard, and my passion is helping you.  I am

 Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience. Most of my life’s work has been in mental health, working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse, both inpatient and emergency psychiatry.  I have also 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 in outpatient community care clinics.

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     I believe in taking a holistic approach to address one’s mental health concerns, using mind, body, and spirit to assess root causes and develop a plan to move forward, toward healing. I 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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Clients may expect to take away:

• Increased knowledge and insight into your mental health issues

• Develop, gain, or improve coping skills

• Develop relaxation techniques

• Develop or improve your relationship with self

• Learn the importance of self-care

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     So, if you worry constantly, have difficulty sleeping, have lost, or losing interest in the things that once gave you joy, or just feel lost, give me a call. I can help. 

     Accepting California residents with the following insurance:  Aetna, All Savers, AV Med, Blue Cross, Cigna, Evernorth, Golden Rule, Humana, Optum, Oscar, & United Health Care.  Call +1 (786) 755-1863 or click here to schedule an appointment. Cash and sliding scale payments are available.