Dr. Nikita Shah
Psychiatrist, MD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (646) 906-8584
When you’re overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or uncertain about how to move forward, it can feel like you’re carrying more than your share. I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and identity-related stress, including the pressures of cultural expectations. Whether you're adapting to life changes or facing long-standing challenges, you're not alone, and you don’t have to stay where you are. Together, we’ll create a path forward that is grounded, personalized, and meaningful. In our work, I bring curiosity and compassion to understanding the whole of who you are.
I provide medication support when appropriate and incorporate evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you reconnect with your values and sense of direction.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here. Getting started is simple; reach out, and we’ll take it from there.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Nikita Shah now - (646) 906-8584
Let's Connect (646) 906-8584
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Not a Medicaid Participant
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CDPHP
- Centivo
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Humana
- Magellan Yale Student
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MVP Health Care
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- Wellfleet
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 274322-01 Nikita Shah
- University of Missouri Kansas City, Bachelors of Psychology and Doctor of Medicine, Graduated 2010
- License: Connecticut Department of Health 76074 / 2023
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Certificate from American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 68958 / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychosis
- ADHD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Gujarati
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Gujarati
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
Rivia Mind
New Haven, CT 06511
(646) 906-8584