*Currently accepting new New York-based telehealth clients for 2026! Available Monday – Friday* Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to schedule a complimentary phone/video consultation.* Hello, my name is Dr. Shah! Let’s dive in without AI assistance to ensure this feels authentically ‘good enough.’ How often are we trapped between wanting to be our authentic selves in today’s society all while enduring extreme losses, painful events, and feelings of sadness or nerves? The reality is we can make room for both. We can find a space to validate contradictory emotions (e.g. feeling helpless while being hopeful) during our work together. As South Asians, this feeling might manifest as wanting to oh so desperately reclaim or claim our sense of individuality while preserving a sense of community with others, which in fact is very possible! So…how do we know if we are a ‘right’ fit (there goes that good enough feeling again!) The reality is we do not know for a ‘fact’ unless we give it a try, like learning how to ride a bike for the first time or trying a new food group (spinach pakoras, anyone?) a couple of times until we decide whether it’s ‘worth’ a 4th or 5th shot. My approach in therapy relies on the interpersonal approach – meaning, there is value to using the therapeutic alliance to model/role-play your intended values and goals. We pull from different theoretical perspectives to move in the direction of what is meaningful for you. I am passionate about working with adults and older adults eager to try therapy for the first time, sort through intergenerational trauma, grief, loss, anger, and stress management, as well as provide caregiver support to those caretaking a loved one with mild/moderate dementia. Let’s get the ball rolling, shall we?! **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. If you have any questions, please email me. I look forward to hearing from you! **Medicare Insurance: I am in network with original Medicare and accepting NY-based clients (out of network with Medicare Advantage plans); OON network with all other insurances. **Language Specification: conversational in Gujarati with the need to speak in English as well. Please email me if you have any questions!