Nasro Ahmed, PMHNP

Biography

Dr. Nasro Ahmed, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient medical and psychiatric care. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, psychosis, and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Ahmed provides care to children, adolescents, and adults, offering comprehensive support across the lifespan.

Her approach is holistic and patient-centered, focusing on treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she integrates evidence-based strategies with thoughtful medication management to promote lasting recovery and emotional stability. With experience in hospitals, emergency departments, psychiatric units, and outpatient clinics, she brings a calm, compassionate presence and strong clinical expertise to individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Dr. Ahmed believes that meaningful mental health improvement begins with taking the first courageous step toward care. She is committed to creating a supportive, culturally responsive environment where patients feel understood and empowered in their healing journey. Outside of practice, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family, walking along Minnesota’s lakes, hiking, and traveling to explore new cultures and perspectives.

Brightside offerings

Medication Teen Medication

Clinical Focus Areas

ADHD ADHD / Neurodevelopmental Disorders Anger Management Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality (BPD) Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Psychosis Sleep or Insomnia Stress Transgender Trauma and PTSD Weight Loss

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American African Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Arab Cultures Arab or Middle Eastern Cultures Asian Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Asian and Pacific Islander Diasporic Cultures Bahá'í Faith Bicultural / Multicultural People Blind People and Culture Caribbean Cultures Catholicism Caucasus Cultures Central African Cultures Central American Cultures Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture East African Cultures East Asian Cultures Eastern European Cultures Faiths Hinduism Indigenous Cultures Indigenous Spiritualities Islam Jainism Jehovah's Witnesses Jewish Culture Judaism Land/Earth Based Spiritualities Latin American Cultures North African Cultures North Asian Cultures Northern European Cultures Other Spiritualities Religions SWANA (South West Asian/ North African) South American Cultures South Asia Cultures Southeast Asian Cultures West African Cultures West Asian Cultures Western European Cultures

Community & allyship

BIPOC Immigrants LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Refugees Single Mothers Veterans Women

Credentials

PHNP

States served

Iowa Maine Minnesota North Dakota Nebraska New York Ohio Oregon Texas Washington

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Cigna Community Health Plan of Washington GEHA Healthscopes Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care New York City Employees Plan Oscar