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Albertson, NY 11507
32 Grant Avenue Albertson New York 11507 US

Hello, I’m Dr. Shah!

I am a second generation South Asian mental health provider with a passion for treatment of adults and older adults.

The goal in therapy is to become the best version of yourself. My clinical specialties include working with adult and older adult clients with anxiety, depression, East and South Asian intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, anger and stress management, relationship stress, and support for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Our mind and body have a fascinating connection, and we would explore methods of healing from a number of techniques that pull from Western and Eastern medicine. Additionally, I am passionate about exploring and treating unique stressors associated with late-life to promote positive aging in our community.

Within our larger South Asian community, my goal is to both raise awareness to and reduce stigma associated with seeking psychotherapy, and explore the emotional challenges faced by many South Asians attempting to balance Western and Eastern philosophies of living and the impact on physical and emotional wellbeing.  As we each learn to adapt to cultural globalization moderated by social media and the like, it is becoming increasingly important for us to stay connected with our loved ones while learning to preserve each of our individual identities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

**Insurance:  I am in network with original Medicare and out of network with Medicare Advantage plans.
**Telehealth guidelines note –I am a New York State licensed psychologist and provide teletherapy (video sessions) at this time.  As per NY state board for telehealth practice, regardless of your state of residence, as long as sessions take place while you are physically located in NY state, that is acceptable.
**Pre-Surgical Psychology Assessment for Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial– I am accepting new clients with original Medicare insurance in need of a pre-surgical psychology evaluation as required by pre-trial assessment.

Please email me at [email protected] to schedule a 15-minute complimentary phone/video consultation.

Specialty
Adult and Older Adult treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, ethnic identity, acculturation, intergenerational family conflict, burnout, caregiver distress. Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluation for Pain Treatment
Degree(s)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Treatment(s) Offered
Individual Psychotherapy
Country of Origin
India
Languages in Addition to English
Conversational Gujarati mixed some English as well.
Gender
Female
Insurance Accepted
Yes
Medicare Accepted
Yes
Medicaid Accepted
No
Sliding Fee Scale
No
Evening Hours
Yes
Saturday Hours
No
Languages Spoken In Addition To English
Gender
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