What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Dr. Shrina Desai
Focus areas
Anxiety
Eating Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Shrina Desai
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*This provider only treats patients residing in the state of Virginia
Shrina Desai treats patients between the ages of 5 and 30.
Dr. Shrina Desai joined Commonwealth Counseling in November 2018 and sees patients at the Midlothian office. She received her medical school education from the American University of the Caribbean and went on to complete her internship, residency, and fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She is board eligible in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is also a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
Dr. Desai is interested in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and believes in a patient centered approach that involves collaborating with the patient, physician, and other providers. Her areas of interest include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, trauma, grief, ADHD, and bipolar disorder
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Medical School - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
- Virginia Commonwealth University (Internship)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (Residency)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (Fellowship)
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
NPI number
1821435843
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Overall rating
5.00
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Shrina Desai?
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Is Dr. Shrina Desai accepting new patients?
Dr. Shrina Desai generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Desai's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Dr. Shrina Desai work with?
Dr. Shrina Desai works with LifeStance Health - Virginia.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shrina Desai?
Dr. Shrina Desai frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shrina Desai on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Shrina Desai speak?
Dr. Shrina Desai speaks English.