Eric Avent

Eric Avent Verified Provider

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Medical Insurance Accepted
In-Person
Online

About Me

Eric Avent is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

He supports clients navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD and trauma related concerns.

His approach emphasizes evidence based psychiatric care, collaborative treatment planning and an affirming environment.

Psychiatric Services and Treatment Approach

Care typically begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation, during which Eric reviews each client’s personal history, medical background and current concerns to develop an individualized treatment plan.

Sessions are structured around collaboration, with space to ask questions and adjust care as needs evolve.

Treatment focuses on medication management and ongoing psychiatric support for conditions including bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis, insomnia and dual diagnosis.

Ketamine treatment is also referenced as part of the broader care offerings, giving clients access to multiple options for symptom relief.

Quick Facts

  • Location: 303 S Main St., Unit C, Goodlettsville, with telehealth available across Tennessee
  • Services offered: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management and ketamine treatment.
  • Who he treats: Adults 18+, including LGBTQ+ clients, veterans and people living with HIV/AIDS
  • Conditions addressed: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma/PTSD and sleep concerns
  • Approach: Evidence based, affirming and collaborative psychiatric care.
  • Insurance accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, TRICARE, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and others.
  • Format: In person appointments and secure telemedicine visits

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • Other
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+)

Populations

Bisexual People, Gay People, Intersex People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Transgender People

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans

Locations

Main Location

303 S Main St.
Unit C
Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072

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