Providing Holistic Healthcare
Mind, Body, & Spirit
DeHaven Nursing Services
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.
“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. So, if you worry constantly, have difficulty sleeping, have lost interest in the things that once gave you joy, or just feel lost — give me a call. I can help.
Clients may expect to take away:
- Increased knowledge and insight into your mental health issues
- Develop, gain, or improve coping skills
- Develop relaxation techniques that fit your life
- Develop or improve your relationship with self
- Learn the importance and practice of self-care
Evidence-based care
with heart & compassion
Every patient is different. Deidra Howard draws from a wide range of modalities — always meeting you where you are, with warmth and cultural sensitivity woven into every session.
What patients are saying
“I loooove her! She made me feel so comfortable. She was to the point and helped me understand how I’m feeling mentally. She gave me a list of resources to help me get out of my fight or flight mood. She also helped me understand medications and how they can help me. I’m very thankful and excited to get help from her!! I appreciate her honesty and direct-ness lol. (Also her dog is so cute 🥹)”
“I loved Deidra. I was amazed at how quickly she assessed my anxiety problems and history. She was real and insightful. I immediately felt comfortable with her. She gave me a list of exercises to do and they are very simple and easy to follow. I am looking forward to beginning my journey to love myself with Deidra as my guide.”
“A diamond in the rough. Thoughtful, caring, concerned, and takes action. So glad I found her.”
“Very attentive and good listener.”
“Deidra was great, we connected very well — can’t wait to meet her again in 3 weeks!”
Let’s Talk—real conversations
about mental health
A podcast for communities of color, youth, and families who need real, accessible mental health conversations—no jargon, no judgment. Just honest talk about what we’re all going through.
Every episode covers a real topic, shares advocacy tools, and ends with steps you can take today. Because too many people are suffering in silence —and that ends here.
Get Notified at Launch →Accessible care for every patient
Accepting California & Texas residents with most major insurance plans. Cash pay and sliding scale options also available — because cost should never be a barrier to getting the help you deserve.
You don’t have to
carry this alone
Schedule an appointment today and start the healing process. Telepsychiatry from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Deidra Howard is accepting new patients across California & Texas — with an in-person location coming soon to Texas.
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