Anna C Shier DO
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Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and for your consideration in entrusting the psychiatrists and psychologists at Shier Private Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona with your mental health needs. The psychiatrists and psychologists at Shier Private Practice give compassionate, experienced, confidential, and highly-customized treatment to each patient they encounter.

They are committed to utilizing evidence-based treatments which incorporate therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes in order to improve and maximize the emotional well-being of their clientele. They recognize individuals as unique, each achieving their goals and aspirations through different paths.
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The Shier Private Practice is a specialized team of Psychiatrists and Psychologists in Scottsdale, Arizona providing safe, evidence-based psychiatric and psychological care for children and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and other mental health conditions. We offer personalized treatment plans for our clients which may include medication management, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and couples therapy.
Dr. Stefanie Platt believes in individualized approaches to therapeutic treatment. She often utilizes principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, and psychodynamic approaches in her work with clients through a collaborative process to their treatment.
Dr. Alexandria Curlee offers a supportive and empowering environment to help patients make meaningful change. Her collaborative approach includes creating customized treatment goals and monitoring progress, with plenty of flexibility and compassion along the way.

She understands the human experience is complex and that strong links exist between physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of each person, which leads her to conceptualize well-being as including mind, body, and relationships.
Dr. Audra Horney understands the decision to seek therapy, and to meet with a new psychologist, is not always easy or comfortable. She believes it's important for clients to feel understood in therapy, and she strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients to be heard.

Dr. Horney works collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals, and she utilizes empirically supported treatments to help clients create meaningful change in their lives.She has a strong background in cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and emotion-focused therapies.
Dr. Gartler's goal as a psychologist is to create a warm and validating environment to help clients feel comfortable with the transition into therapy. She has specialized training in evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and insomnia, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi).
Reviews (11)
Caity Morrison
Caity Morrison
Oct 15, 2021
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Great experience with Dr. Jack Shier. Knowledgeable and gave me helpful practical tips.
Jennifer Sears
Jennifer Sears
Jul 06, 2021
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Dr. Shier is compassionate and understanding. He is very thorough and offers options that best reflect what the patient needs.
Lyn Cash
Lyn Cash
Jul 01, 2021
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Had my first meeting with Dr. Jack Shier yesterday. I don’t know yet how effective our medication decision will be, but I do know that I was given a very high level of care from the moment I put in an inquiry online. His staff called me within 24 hours. They explained the process, costs, and set me up for an appointment. They confirmed my appointment and got me all the forms beforehand. The forms were easy to complete. The office staff called me an hour prior to my telemed appointment and confirmed I knew how to log on. Dr. Shier logged on at the appointed time. Typically I wait a long time at
Rin C.
Rin C.
Feb 18, 2021
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I really appreciate Dr. Jack Shier, he has been an excellent care provider. However, the only reason this review is not 5 stars is because the receptionist is crude and unsympathetic, borderline rude. A little customer service friendliness would go a long way.
Tiffany Dallas
Tiffany Dallas
Feb 16, 2021
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By far the best experience with woth a psychiatrist I've ever had! I was diagnosed with ADHD in Nov of 2020 and never really had any of the two previous provider explain treatment options or how to navigate symptoms-I was just put on medication. Dr. Shier actually took the time to explain everything to me and I left our appointment with more insight as to what to expect now and in the future as far as my treatment plan. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. SHIER! His office staff was a delight to work with as well and very responsive!
Amy H.
Amy H.
Aug 19, 2019
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After seeing the reviews for Dr. Shier, I had to submit a review. I have been going to see Dr. Shier monthly or every other month for about a year and a half. She is incredibly engaging, kind, and really makes you feel comfortable and normal for being there. I'm anxious and have trouble going to any doctors appointment, excepts appointments with Dr. Shier. Doctors are human too and have bad days, but I can't even imagine her being unengaged.

The entire vibe in the lobby and in her office is very calming. They also have a tablet you check In with, which for me is super nice bc I&apos
Kevin H.
Kevin H.
May 08, 2019
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They do not take insurance and I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO which is like the best!
Hundreds of dollars for doctors visits plus hundreds more for medication.
Hayden A.
Hayden A.
Jan 28, 2019
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On my first visit, I had no idea what to expect and had never had any previous experience with Psychiatric Practices. But I have to say that Dr. Anna Shier was completely welcoming and engaged. She actively listened and made sure it was my decision completely when it came time to pursue methods of treatment. I had a stereotype of what Psychiatrists were like- but she certainly surpassed any expectations I had.

The opening/waiting room is quite lovely with snacks, water, and helpful staff available.

I read previous reviews commenting on how Dr. Anna Shier was "unengaged" and "
Jamie Ashe PhD
Jamie Ashe PhD
Dec 17, 2018
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I have nothing but amazing things to say about this practice. I suffer from a chronic illness and disability. Sometimes my mind makes a schedule my body can’t keep up. Their office staff has always been kind, considerate, generous to those factors and accommodating me in ways that doctors do not do.
As far as my personal wellness and treatment. I feel they have compassion, intellect and a general sense of a concern for my health and well-being. I believe my client/doctor relationship is authentic. I’m very blessed that I walk through the doors...
Taylor S.
Taylor S.
Jun 08, 2018
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Very disappointed. Dr. Anna Shier did some work with my son recently and I was underwhelmed with the experience. She came across as totally unengaged and would forget things we had already talked about. I did not see any positive impact with my son during or after treatment. Too many other options in Scottsdale to waste time here.
M. D.
M. D.
Jun 29, 2017
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I can only say positive things about the Shier Private practice and Dr. Shier. Being a professional myself, I am acutely aware of how I am treated in doctors' offices and by the doctors themselves. I have only experienced complete courtesy and respectful treatment there.
I wouldn't be surprised if the negative commenter on this review site has the wrong doctor in mind. The doctors Shier are consummate professionals. I would recommend them to anyone. And, if needed, it would be the first place I would take my child for treatment. M