Furdous Eltahir, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(she/her)
Practice Location:
Southside & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Adolescents: 14+
Adults: 18+
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:
· Mood Disorders (including perinatal/postpartum mood disorders), psychosis, & substance use/recovery
· Life transitions, cultural assimilation issues, identity exploration, medical trauma
· Sex-positive, kink-aware, ENM & Poly-friendly
· Treatment options incorporate supportive counseling, psychoeducation, lifestyle modifications, and medication management when appropriate
Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University: Masters of Science (Nursing)
Virginia Commonwealth University: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Nursing
Licenses and Certifications:
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)- Virginia # 0024180005
Registered Nurse (RN)- Virginia
Background:
Furdous is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with children, adolescents, and adults, and treats a wide variety of psychiatric disorders. She has a primary interest in addiction, trauma, psychosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Furdous has nearly 10 years of psychiatric nursing experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology & Nursing, as well as her Master's of Science in Nursing, from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is LGBTQ-competent and affirming and culturally competent.
Insurance:
While Furdous is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:
- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Bright
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid)