
Dr. Avesta Miriam Khursand
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
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Melville, NY 11747
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| فارسی Choosing the right provider is an important step, but it can also be overwhelming. To make an informed decision, there are a few key factors to consider. A provider’s educational background and years of experience are fundamental in determining whether they are well-suited for your needs. Their clinical training across different settings—such as academic, outpatient, inpatient —ensures exposure to a broad range of knowledge and skills, forming the foundation of a solid education. While this may seem straightforward, it can often be a complex process. To make the search easier, ask the potential provider these questions.
How many years of education have you completed in the field of mental health?
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With over 20 years of academic training and professional experience, I have honed my expertise through rotations at top hospitals alongside leading mental health specialists. For more than a decade, I’ve provided expert care to diverse patients across all age groups.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $780
- Standard Visit $375
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
CashInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Dr. Avesta Miriam Khursand
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 271-3055
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / F401883-1 Avesta Miriam Khursand
- In Practice for 10 years
- Stony Brook University Health Sciences , Masters of science PMHNP, Graduated 2015
- License: New York / F401883-1
- Degree/Diploma from Bachelors in Psychology, And Bachelors of Nursing- Stony Brook University Bachelors in Psychology / 1998
- Degree/Diploma from DNP- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing University of Massachusetts Amherst Doctor of Nursing Practice / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Child
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Farsi ,
Pashto ,
Pashtu ,
Urdu
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Farsi ,
Pashto ,
Pashtu ,
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
(516) 271-3055Nearby Areas

Dr. Avesta Miriam Khursand
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Call for a free consultation now - (516) 271-3055