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- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
I'm Avani Ketan Thakkar, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. With over 17 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping people from diverse backgrounds improve their mental health.
I specialize in psychopharmacology and have a deep understanding of mental health medications. My passion lies in providing personalized care to my patients. Whether it's workin… Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay University | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Bachelor’s in Homeopathic Medicine, Physician | 1995 |
| Houston Baptist University | Masters Degree | Master of Health Administration/Human Resources | 2004 |
| Midwestern State University | Bachelors Degree | Texas Woman’s University | 2007 |
| Midwestern State University | Masters Degree | Master of Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 2015 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| PMHNP | The Menninger Clinic | 2016 - Present |
| Psychiatric Nurse | The Menninger Clinic | 2008 - 2016 |
| OR Nurse Resident | The Methodist Hospital | 2007 - 2008 |
| Internship-On call resident for the ER department. | Bhabha Hospital Bombay, India | 1995 - 1996 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Thakkar specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
- Teens and Young Adults
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
Inner Balance
HoustonHouston, TX 77095
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorders
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Depression
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Grief
- Humanistic Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Medication
- Medication Management
- Medication Refills
- Mental Health
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (mbct)
- New Patient Visit
- Personality Disorders
- Psychiatric Consultation
- Psychiatry
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychosis
- Psychotherapy
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Telehealth
- Telemedicine
- Telemedicine consultations
- Trauma
- Trauma And Ptsd
- Trauma-focused Cbt
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- medications prescribed as needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Avani Thakkar accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Avani Thakkar has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.