Care that makes room for your whole story.

Your preferences belong in the conversation

A useful psychiatric evaluation considers more than a symptom checklist. Hamed Hossainian, PMHNP-BC, works with children, adolescents, and adults to understand the concerns that bring them to care and the goals they hope to work toward.

You may wish to discuss migration, adapting to a new environment, family expectations, experiences of discrimination, or the language in which you feel most understood. You do not have to discuss any part of your identity simply because it is visible to others.

Respect for beliefs, without assumptions

For some people, faith is an important source of support. For others, it is not part of their treatment preferences. Both are respected. Muslim patients, people of other faiths, and people with no religious affiliation are welcome.

If religious practice, fasting, or concerns about a medication’s ingredients affect your treatment preferences, raise them during the appointment. Questions about medication timing or alternatives require an individual clinical discussion; do not change a medication schedule on your own.

The service is psychiatric evaluation and medication management—not religious counseling. Your beliefs can be part of shared decision-making without replacing evidence-based assessment or treatment.

Language access for you and your family

Appointments are available in English, Farsi, and Dari. Language preference and religious identity are separate: speaking Farsi or Dari does not imply any particular belief. You can tell the practice which language you prefer.

For children and adolescents, care may include a parent or guardian and discussion of school and family concerns. The child’s experience matters alongside family observations. Consent, family involvement, and privacy are explained according to age, circumstances, and applicable requirements.

Privacy and coordination

You can ask how your information will be used, who may participate in an appointment, and how coordination with other clinicians works. Confidentiality has limits, including safety-related and legal requirements; the practice can discuss these with you.

When appropriate and with permission, psychiatric care can be coordinated with a therapist, pediatrician, or primary-care clinician. Cultural comfort does not mean that one treatment approach is right for everyone.

Practical access across New York

Care is provided by telehealth to patients physically in New York State during their appointments. There are no in-person office visits. Insurance and self-pay options are available; confirm your plan, fees, and appointment suitability before booking.

You can contact the practice with a practical question about language, appointment format, or payment. Use the secure clinical channels provided by the practice for sensitive medical information.