Psychiatrist in Upper Arlington, Ohio Dana Hardin, Psychiatrist
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 6-40
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Dana Hardin, M.D.,
Dana Hardin, MD, can help patients achieve greater emotional balance and mental wellness through individualized medication management and thoughtful clinical care. Serving patients throughout Ohio, she supports children, teens, and adults navigating complex mental health challenges, providing guidance tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her expertise spans ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental wellness for the communities she serves.
Dr. Hardin is particularly passionate about supporting patients through specialized areas such as adolescent psychiatry, transgender care, and general psychiatry. She brings a wealth of experience in board-certified psychiatric care, focusing on both developmental and clinical considerations. Her dedication to gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations helps patients access care that is respectful, affirming, and grounded in best practices.
Patients working with Dr. Hardin benefit from her deep knowledge of both common and complex mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, post-partum depression, PTSD, sleep disorders, and medical-psychological intersections. She emphasizes evidence-based medication management, working closely with patients and their families to create structured, effective treatment plans while remaining responsive to individual goals.
Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Hardin enjoys hiking, reading, and engaging in dog rescue and training. She values balance and well-being in her own life, which informs her approach to supporting patients in creating sustainable mental health routines.
Providing care across Ohio, Dr. Hardin combines her extensive clinical experience with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health (OhioRISE)-Medicaid
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Beacon
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicaid
- Caresource
- Caresource-Medicaid
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio State Health Plan (OSU)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- UH Hospital
Interventions
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Medical Procedure Evaluations
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Professional
Indianapolis, IN, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dana Hardin. You can also call 614-456-2540 to have someone assist you.
Dana Hardin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 614-456-2540 to find out Dana Hardin's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dana Hardin:
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health (OhioRISE)-Medicaid
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Beacon
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicaid
- Caresource
- Caresource-Medicaid
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio State Health Plan (OSU)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- UH Hospital
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 614-456-2540 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dana Hardin is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dana Hardin works at:
Yes, Dana Hardin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dana Hardin is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: