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Shalin J. Bhatt

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LCADC, SEP
Accepting clients Last Updated 12 days ago

Welcome to Shifa Therapy LLC, a space for healing.

My practice centers the diverse identities of the Global Majority in NJ, NY, and PA, especially BIPOC folks within the LGBTQIA+ community. I integrate different approaches like Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and EMDR to help navigate the stress, adversity, and trauma of life.

My goal as your therapist is for you to be seen and understood as you are. No code-switching necessary. Throughout our work, I will invite you with patience and compassion, going at your pace as you build new adaptations toward thriving. Think of this as a relational and experiential kind of process that goes beyond insight and coping skills.

Feel free to email me with questions about getting started. If I have a waitlist, I'll still offer a consultation call to see if we'd be a good fit for the future. I look forward to meeting you!


Specialties

Addiction Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns Caregiver Support College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Drug Addiction Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Shalin J. Bhatt is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Student Health Aetna Student Health - The New School Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Capital Blue Cross CareFirst Cigna and Evernorth Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Highmark Horizon Healthcare Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Penn Behavioral Health Princeton University Student Health Plan (SHP) Quest Behavioral Health Wellfleet

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1952792483

Rates

First session $195
Ongoing sessions $180
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Anti-Oppressive Lens Culturally Sensitive EMDR Experiential Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mind-Body Multicultural Relational Somatic Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples LGBQ+ People of Color STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): NJ-37PC00661000, NY-017178, PA-PC018517

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Gay, Queer
  • Religion(s): Muslim
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