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Niru Nahar

Psychiatrist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Board-certified psychiatrist (Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine). I completed psychiatry residency training at Harlem hospital/Columbia University and NYSPI/Columbia university. I have more than 20 years' experience in dealing with clients with anxiety, depression, mood dis, Psychosis, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, grief, family and relationship issues, and other mental health issues.

My approach to therapy

I use pharmacotherapy; and elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and supportive therapy as needed.

What you can expect from me

The philosophy of my practice is to work with clients to meet their unique and specific needs in collaboration with them by overcoming chronic depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues so that they perform better at school, at work, at home and in different stages of their live.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MD (Medical Degree) at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (New York, Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
    New York, Pennsylvania
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    Bengali, English