Shaheen Ali, Psychiatrist

Shaheen Ali

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychiatrist

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Updated 30+ days ago
2 years in practice

Specializing in medically complex mental health, women's reproductive health, and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults of all ages.

As a board-certified psychiatrist, I focus on complex intersections between mental and medical needs, with specializations in women’s reproductive mental health, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns like post-stroke and traumatic brain injuries. Whether managing mood shifts around pregnancy or navigating anxiety related to chronic medical issues, I’m here to help you find balance and resilience. In our sessions, you’ll find a space to be open and feel understood. I bring years of experience in hospital and outpatient care—fast-paced environments like NYU Langone’s ER, along with specialized experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psycho-oncology. I integrate medication management, mindfulness, and insight-oriented therapy alongside a passion for the artist’s mind and the intersections of psyche, humor, and creativity. These approaches help patients reach meaningful insights, especially those with a creative disposition or complex personal history. I value each patient’s unique story, helping you uncover deeper resilience and move toward a more joyful, balanced life. Let’s work together to break down stigma and help you feel safe and empowered.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
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Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Altered mental status or delirium
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Athletic/Sports performance
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • College and School Placement
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dependent Personality
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • End of Life
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Histrionic Personality
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Medication Concerns
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
  • Panic
  • Paranoid Personality
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Schizoaffective
  • Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People seeking asylum
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • People who are deaf or hearing impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Medication Management
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Light Therapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Experiential Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Imagery Reversal Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Transference Focused Therapy (TFP)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Dream Interpretation
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Process-Oriented Psychology
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Integrative Body Psychotherapy
  • Object Relations Therapy
  • Self Psychology
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Zen Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Medication Management
  • Anger Management
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Play Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Reality Therapy

Location

  • Rivia Mind

    274 Madison AvenueSuite 1501New York, NY 10016

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Flat path to the front door

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$350 — $500per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – New York
  • Cigna – New York
  • ComPsych – New York
  • Humana – New York
  • Medicare – New York
  • Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) – New York
  • Mohawk Valley Health Plan (MVP) – New York
  • Optum – New York
  • Oscar – New York
  • Tricare-Federally Funded – New York
  • UHC – New York
  • UMR-EAP – New York
  • UMR-VA Community Care Network – New York
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • MD

    303560-01, New York

Certificates

  • Psychiatry

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Labor and Birthing Doula Certification

    DONA International

  • Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry Board Certification

    Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Education

  • VCU School of Medicine

    MD (Doctor of Medicine), 2012

  • University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2009

    Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Language & Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

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