Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C (she, her)
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3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Let's Connect (858) 330-5472
Hi there, I'm Avis, a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric–Mental Health (PMHNP-C) with over 38 years of experience, and an authentic passion for building strong, therapeutic relationships with those I serve.
I am the founder of Balance Psychiatry and Mental Health, a Professional Nursing Corporation, where I take a holistic, comprehensive, bio-psycho-social approach to psychiatric evaluation and treatment — focusing on you as a whole person, not just your symptoms or diagnosis.
I specialize in working with women and young women who need help with Women's Issues, Medication Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Mood Disorders, Abortion Grief, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders, Prolonged Grief, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Sex/Human Trafficking, Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence.
If you're looking for a seasoned provider with an authentic passion for building strong, therapeutic relationships with those I serve, I'm here to guide you. I look forward to meeting and empowering you to achieve balance in your mind-body-soul.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Avis Hershfield now - (858) 330-5472
Let's Connect (858) 330-5472
Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $200
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- California Anthem Blue Cross
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Optum
- Oxford
- United Health/Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (858) 330-5472
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / 95007424 Avis Hershfield
- In Practice for 3 years
- The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing - Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric & Mental Health, Graduated 2023
- Degree/Diploma from The University of Phoenix Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP / 2016
- Degree/Diploma from The University of Iowa Bachelors of Science in Nursing / 1987
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (858) 330-5472
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Men's Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- First Responders
- Grief
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (858) 330-5472
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Medication Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Email me or call with questions - (858) 330-5472
Location
Nearby Areas
Avis Hershfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 330-5472