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Avani Patel, NP

Avani Patel, NP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
IL
*Please note if you are seeking ADHD care, we do not prescribe controlled medications such as Adderall & Vyvanse - but can treat with proven non-stimulants such as Strattera.* Avani Patel is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been providing psychiatric care to clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for the past year. She has been working with the mental health population as a registered nurse since 2014. She has fluent in English, Gujrati and Hindi. She enjoys working in this field because she believes it is as important to have a healthy mind as well as body to maintain overall health. She uses evidence-based practice to provide a treatment plan that best works for you. Avani Patel, PMHNP looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey.
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Overall rating

4.97

About Avani Patel

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mental Health Problem
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Insomnia
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Gujarati

Getting to know Avani Patel

*Please note if you are seeking ADHD care, we do not prescribe controlled medications such as Adderall & Vyvanse - but can treat with proven non-stimulants such as Strattera.* Avani Patel is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been providing psychiatric care to clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for the past year. She has been working with the mental health population as a registered nurse since 2014. She has fluent in English, Gujrati and Hindi. She enjoys working in this field because she believes it is as important to have a healthy mind as well as body to maintain overall health. She uses evidence-based practice to provide a treatment plan that best works for you. Avani Patel, PMHNP looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Walden University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1962160572

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Avani Patel speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

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