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Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: hypnosis (hypnotherapy), short-term therapy, LGBT issues, and more.
6885 N Oracle Road Suite D
Tucson, AZ 85704

Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP is a psychologist in Tucson, AZ specializing in psychology.

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Office Locations

3075 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
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6885 N Oracle Road Suite D
Tucson, AZ 85704
(523) 678-7066
(520) 779-5216
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

  • Harassment and bullying
  • Social rejection
  • Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Tucson, AZ during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP.

Gender
Male 218
Female 280
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 422
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 70
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 44
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Tucson, AZ during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP.

Gender
Male 60
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 21
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 60
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 36
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 46
Dementia 26
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP.

Gender
Male 62
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 110
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 22
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated during 2020 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 42
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 43
Dementia 60
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Tucson, AZ during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP.

Gender
Male 71
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 32
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated during 2021 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 45
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 42
Dementia 64
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Tucson, AZ during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP.

Gender
Male 36
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 81
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and dementia.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 47
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 48
Dementia 51
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Tucson, AZ were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP.

Gender
Male 89
Female 114
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 173
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 3
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 73
85 and over 29
Less than 65 24
65 to 74 73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP From 2015 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 37
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 21
Osteoporosis 20
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 29
Cancer 13
Dementia 44

Education & Training

She has a state license in Arizona.

Licensed In: Arizona

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Sara Maria Howard, PHD, ABPP accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Blue California
United Healthcare
Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Sara Howard is a psychology specialist in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Howard obtained a license to practice in Virginia.

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