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Dr. Nikita Shah

Psychiatrist, MD
Rivia Mind
Accepting clients Last Updated 14 days ago

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward can make life feel harder than it should. If you’re navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychosis, or personality difficulties, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we can work towards building a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and aligned with your values.

I’m a psychiatrist with years of experience treating individuals from all walks of life, including young adults and college students balancing academics, relationships, and personal growth. I’ve worked in settings ranging from inpatient hospitals to emergency and consultation services, giving me a deep understanding of how mental health challenges impact people in moments of crisis and beyond. Whether you’re facing persistent worries, mood swings, trouble focusing, trauma, or other concerns, my goal is to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.

I offer individualized care that reflects your unique needs, values, and goals. Our work will focus on understanding your experiences—how your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and environment shape your mental health. For those who identify as people of color or come from multicultural backgrounds, I pay special attention to the ways cultural and societal factors influence your mental well-being. Your identity and experiences matter, and they’ll always be respected in our work.

Treatment can include a combination of talk therapy, medication management, and practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning. Whether it’s learning how to manage your anxiety, stabilizing your mood, improving focus, or addressing trauma, I’m here to support you as you create meaningful change.

Taking that first step to seek help is courageous, and I’m here to make the process as approachable and collaborative as possible. Let’s figure out the best way forward—one step at a time and always with your goals at the center of our work.


Specialties

Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Drug Addiction Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Excoriation Disorder Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Hoarding Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Psychosis & Pre-Psychotic Symptoms Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury Trichotillomania

In-Network Insurance Plans

Dr. Nikita Shah is in network for the following plans:

Aetna AllWays Health Partners Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Carelon CDPHP Cigna and Evernorth ComPsych Empire BlueCross First Health Humana Medicare MVP Health Care Optum Oscar Oxford TRICARE UMR UnitedHealthcare Wellfleet

NPI Number

1285959163

Rates

First session $500
Ongoing sessions $350

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday --
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Body positivity Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Executive Functions Coaching Existential Experiential Therapy Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Feminist Health at Every Size Holistic Humanistic Insight Therapy Integrative Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Lifespan Integration Medication Management Meditation Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Parent Coaching Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Transpersonal Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes Deaf or Hard of Hearing First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Veganism Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 11
  • License(s): CT-76074, NY-274322

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Gujarati
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight

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