Dr. Shalini Shetty, MD

Dr. Shalini Shetty, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
17103 Preston Rd, Ste 230, Dallas, TX
4.97
“Dr. Shetty listened carefully despite my frantic state, she genuinely saved my life and answered questions about lifelong problems I have never put together until she treated me like a human being and provided more help than I ever expected when I booked the appt! I highly recommend her to anyone with issues! Thank you Dr. Shetty, I'm forever grateful! ”
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Highly recommended
98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
97% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.97

Average wait time

4.89

Bedside manner

4.97
“Dr. Shetty listened carefully despite my frantic state, she genuinely saved my life and answered questions about lifelong problems I have never put together until she treated me like a human being and provided more help than I ever expected when I booked the appt! I highly recommend her to anyone with issues! Thank you Dr. Shetty, I'm forever grateful! ”
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“I can honestly say this new doctor exceeded all my expectations. From the very first visit, she showed care, patience, and genuine understanding. After years of feeling dismissed and judged, she made me feel heard and respected. She took the time to listen, explain, and put together a solid plan for my health. I left the appointment feeling hopeful, supported, and confident in the path forward. I truly appreciate her professionalism and compassion—she did an awesome job, and I’m grateful to have her as my doctor.”
Erick P.August 20, 2025Video visit

About Dr. Shalini Shetty

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Development Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Child Psychiatry Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Autism
Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Emotionally Focused
Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Hindi

Getting to know Dr. Shalini Shetty

Dr. Shalini Shetty was born and raised in India. She received her medical degree from Dr B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, a premier medical education institution in India. She completed residency in General Psychiatry at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Northwell Health, New York. Dr. Shetty comes with immense experience in treating patients across the lifespan with varied socioeconomic, cultural & ethnic backgrounds. She has experience managing patients in a variety of settings like inpatient, outpatient and emergency room. She has been practicing in Texas for the past 8 years. She is passionate about working with the special needs population (both children and adults) as well as individuals with first break of psychosis. Trained in treating eating disorders and Tourette’s disorder, Dr Shetty specializes in treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Disruptive mood Dysregulation Disorder, Mood, Anxiety and Psychotic disorders. Living in multiple states of the US including IL, NC, NJ and NY with varied cultures and diverse populations, has aided her to engage with her patients in a nurturing and nonjudgmental manner. She is Dual Board certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in both General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She holds an unrestricted license to practice in Texas. She is multilingual (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada) and believes in meeting individuals where they are and guiding them through the process of well being. During her spare time, she loves to cook, read, travel and spend time with her family.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Payment policy: This is a fee-for-service practice only. Payment can be made through a secure website using credit card. We do not accept any insurance plans. New evaluation for adults - $350 with follow-up visits - $250 New evaluation for children- $400 with follow-up visits - $ 275 Superbill can be provided for reimbursement from insurance. Dr Shetty strongly believes in shared decision making which is a key component of patient centered care. Treatment care plans are based on clinical evidence that balances risks and patient outcomes with patient preferences and values. Dr Shetty uses evidence-based approach to meet an individual’s needs. There is no universal approach in behavioral health. She believes that each individual is unique. Dr Shetty uses a customized approach to tailor the treatment care plans to fit each individual’s needs in a psychologically safe space that respects your privacy and openness to vulnerability. She uses a multidisciplinary approach and coordinates with different health care services when appropriate to meet the complex care needs of individuals. Each individual is approached with the same level of empathy and respect.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Once an appointment is booked online, a 15 minute screening phone call will be initially done to see if my practice can serve your needs. Once confirmed, a full evaluation will be scheduled. The initial evaluation will be 90 minutes for children / adolescents and 60 minutes for adults. Detailed assessment including past medical and psychiatric history, family history, psychosocial history will be done. Subsequent follow ups are 30 minutes long.

In-network insurances

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $350 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 30 minutes

    More information on payments and coverage

    Adults: Initial evaluation: $350 for 60 minutes Follow up visits : $ 250 for 30 minutes Children & Adolescents: Initial evaluation : $ 400 for 60- 90 minutes Follow up visit : $ 275 for 30 minutes. We do not take any insurance and are out of network. But we can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network coverage.

    Areas of expertise

    This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
    Developmental disabilities
    Bipolar disorder
    Schizophrenia
    Developmental disabilities
    Bipolar disorder
    Schizophrenia

    Office location

    Dr. Shalini Shetty, MD also offers online video visits for patients
    Nurturing Minds Psychiatry
    17103 Preston Rd, Ste 230, Dallas, TX 75248

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Board certifications

    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

    Education and training

    • Medical School - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
    • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Residency in General Psychiatry
    • Northwell Health, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Professional memberships

    • American Psychiatric Association
    • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    NPI number

    1225451974

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    4.97
    Wait time
    4.89
    Bedside manner
    4.97
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    She will listen to you to ensure you get the best treatment plan possible. I highly recommend!
    Video visit
    Completely first appointment with my same insurance once it was time for a follow up they denied my appointment.
    Video visit
    Dr. Shetty is incredible! Genuinely kind, sweet, and insanely knowledgeable! I’ve found my new lifetime psychiatrist!
    Verified patient
    Very Nice, Very Helpful, and Really take care of the patient. Very good listener and answered all questions politely.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Returned back to her after being out of town for a while and she was still very easy to talk to and helpful
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    Great experience! Dr. Shetty’s response time is amazing, and she was very attentive during our appointment.
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    Really thorough and empathetic. Best experience with a psychiatrist so far. 10/10 recommend
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    Great listener and immediate help with my needs. Definitely recommend.
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    Very good and listens to you makes you feel heard and wants to really help
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    Dr. Sheddy was wonderful and listened carefully to all of my concerns.
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    Dr. Shetty was a PHENOMENAL listener and made me feel safe and welcome.
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    Very professional and knowledgeable. My first experience was great.
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    She was great and im very hopefully for my treatment plan
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    Great experience, doc is super friendly and knowledgeable.
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    Great experience.
    Verified patient
    Dr. Shetty listened carefully despite my frantic state, she genuinely saved my life and answered questions about lifelong problems I have never put together until she treated me like a human being and provided more help than I ever expected when I booked the appt! I highly recommend her to anyone with issues! Thank you Dr. Shetty, I'm forever grateful!
    Video visit
    I can honestly say this new doctor exceeded all my expectations. From the very first visit, she showed care, patience, and genuine understanding. After years of feeling dismissed and judged, she made me feel heard and respected. She took the time to listen, explain, and put together a solid plan for my health. I left the appointment feeling hopeful, supported, and confident in the path forward. I truly appreciate her professionalism and compassion—she did an awesome job, and I’m grateful to have her as my doctor.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Dr. Shetty was very inviting, understanding, and professional. I needed to see a new psych sorta in a hurry and she was very accommodating.
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    Understanding and so helpful. I can't say enough nice things. The Understanding and questions to get to the issues was phenomenal
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    My appointment went so well. The doctor had so much patience as I was having a difficult time getting linked in. We spoke for a very long time. She gave some much needed advice and took the time to get to my root problems. She was understanding and kind. I cannot say enough wonderful things. She listens and asks the right questions to get what I'm going thru. Especially when I felt like I couldn't communicate well at what I was trying to say. She genuinely cares about her patience. I wish I had scheduled a while ago. Thing would have started going better before.
    First visit. Great doc, thorough and non judgmental. I like her style. Excellent communication before and after visit. Its eraly but definitely would highly recommend thus far.
    Verified patient
    Warm and caring bedside manner
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    Wonderful communication, and the intake paperwork was simple to fill out. I feel she focused on some really important areas of concern while asking great questions and providing new insights. I would highly recommend!
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    She is an amazing Dr who listens and understands and helps you in the best way possible. I will continue seeing her and highly recommend her for any mental health care. I give her 5 stars hands down! One of the best drs I’ve ever seen!
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    Great experience
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    Dr Shetty is very patient and understanding . She took the time out to listen to me and offer encouragement. I came out of the visit feeling much refreshed .
    Verified patient
    Great experience.
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    Dr. Shetty is very kind and professional. She called in advance to explain about our upcoming session and get some background details. She took the time to understand our situation well.
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    Great doctor. Great response. Great listener.
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    Dr. Shetty did a thorough evaluation (1 hour) for my consultation. I felt extremely heard and taken seriously. Dr. Shetty listened to what my concerns were, what medications worked well in the past, and which didn't and worked with me to curate a mediation regiment with minimal side effects. She's compassionate and genuinely wants to help improve your quality of life.
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    It was great! She is super easy to talk to and really listens and cares. She was very flexible with switching to a remote a remote session when I suddenly couldn’t make it to the office and very understanding about switching.
    She was freaking fantastic! I had doubts because I haven’t always had great experiences with psychiatrists but I am whole heartedly satisfied and will continue to see her!
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    Dr. Shetty is a very kind person. She really took the time to really listen to my concerns and she is very knowledgeable and thorough. She genuinely had my best interest at heart. I highly recommend her to anyone, and that includes my loved ones. She took very good care of me.
    Verified patient
    Dr. Shetty made me feel very comfortable and was an outstanding listener. She was thorough in explaining a treatment plan and establishing goals. I would definitely recommend her to those looking for a highly skilled and compassionate professional.
    Fantastic
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    Dr. Shetty was very patient and kind in her dealings with my daughter. She gave clear explanations for what we were facing and outlined many options for treatment.
    Verified patient
    We had a very nice initial encounter with Dr. Shetty. She addressed our needs in a kind, warm, and professional manner, taking into consideration what would make us most comfortable.
    Excellent listener and very attentive. Dr. Shetty is extremely caring and responsible. I look forward to continuing my treatment with her.
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    Dr. Shetty was very thorough during our appointment. She showed compassion and was very understanding about my needs. Had an hour long appointment and then talked about the best treatment plan for me.
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    This is the first doctor in over 10 years that actually listened to me. She had great bedside manner. She assured me that she was interested in getting me well, and would work to get me there. I felt very relieved after our appointment. She also met with me over an hour. She is a great doctor that actually cares.
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    Dr. Shalini Shetty has 2 office locations in Dallas, view full addresses on Dr. Shetty's profile.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shalini Shetty have?

    Dr. Shalini Shetty is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shalini Shetty?

    Dr. Shalini Shetty frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shalini Shetty on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Shalini Shetty speak?

    Dr. Shalini Shetty speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

    How do patients rate Dr. Shalini Shetty in reviews?

    115 patients have reviewed Dr. Shalini Shetty. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.97/5. They have a 4.97/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.89/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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