Dr. Shalin Shah, MD

Dr. Shalin Shah, MD

Psychiatrist
IL
Dr. Shalin Shah earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine, and completed psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. He is ABPN certified in Psychiatry and completed a rigorous 3-year psychotherapy scholars track, gaining experience across multiple therapeutic modalities. During residency, he served as outpatient chief resident and was recognized with a selective service excellence and leadership award. Before medical school, he worked as a project manager for a large electronic health corporation. Dr. Shah believes trust is the foundation of meaningful treatment. He aims to create a space where patients feel seen and supported yet thoughtfully challenged, using genuine curiosity, warm humor, humility, and a direct style. He collaborates with each patient to develop holistic, realistic treatment plans that may or may not include medication. His therapeutic work blends psychodynamic and humanistic approaches, with availability for a limited number of weekly psychotherapy patients. In the first appointment, Dr. Shah explores each patient’s life story, asking detailed questions to understand them as a whole person. He then focuses on their immediate concerns and works collaboratively over time to refine a treatment plan that balances symptom relief with deeper, long-term healing. He thinks integrative and holistically, considering medical and mental health history, lifestyle, self-narrative, psychological structure, cultural and spiritual background, and broader societal influences.
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About Dr. Shalin Shah

Focus areas

Anxiety
Medication Management
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Self-Harm / Injury
Depression
Personality Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Shalin Shah

Dr. Shalin Shah earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine, and completed psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. He is ABPN certified in Psychiatry and completed a rigorous 3-year psychotherapy scholars track, gaining experience across multiple therapeutic modalities. During residency, he served as outpatient chief resident and was recognized with a selective service excellence and leadership award. Before medical school, he worked as a project manager for a large electronic health corporation. Dr. Shah believes trust is the foundation of meaningful treatment. He aims to create a space where patients feel seen and supported yet thoughtfully challenged, using genuine curiosity, warm humor, humility, and a direct style. He collaborates with each patient to develop holistic, realistic treatment plans that may or may not include medication. His therapeutic work blends psychodynamic and humanistic approaches, with availability for a limited number of weekly psychotherapy patients. In the first appointment, Dr. Shah explores each patient’s life story, asking detailed questions to understand them as a whole person. He then focuses on their immediate concerns and works collaboratively over time to refine a treatment plan that balances symptom relief with deeper, long-term healing. He thinks integrative and holistically, considering medical and mental health history, lifestyle, self-narrative, psychological structure, cultural and spiritual background, and broader societal influences.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Medication Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-Harm / Injury
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Medication Management

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - The Texas A & M University System College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1326620162

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Dr. Shalin Shah is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shalin Shah?

Dr. Shalin Shah frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Personality Disorder. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shalin Shah on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Shalin Shah speak?

Dr. Shalin Shah speaks English.

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