Dr. Vaishali Desai, APN, DNP, Parsippany, NJ

About Dr. Vaishali Desai

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Hindu

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Gujarati

Getting to know Dr. Vaishali Desai

She started her career as a Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from UMDNJ and began working with the addiction population. After seeing the need for psychiatry service was growing, Vaishali pursued her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psych Mental Health. Vaishali obtained her DNP from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Vaishali has experience working with various Mental Health Disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and many more. Vaishali has worked in different settings, including detox facilities, nursing homes, and Autistic/ developmentally disabled day programs. Her main approach is building a therapeutic relationship with her patients. Vaishali has worked in the field of Mental Health for 13 years.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Conduct a detailed assessment to understand your unique challenges and develop a personalized treatment plan. This session will be to establish psychiatric care and will be a thorough review of current and past symptoms and treatment. Expertly manage your mental health medications to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects. Follow up 20-30-minute sessions are ideal for patients that have established therapists elsewhere and are working with this clinician on medication management only. Therapeutic approaches will be introduced and reinforced during visit however the primary point of 30 minutes sessions is addressing medication management. Please note that working with me requires compliance with all state requirements. If you are located in New Jersey and are prescribed any controlled substance, such as stimulants, you will be required to have an in-person visit at least every third appointment or every three months, whichever comes first.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The goal behind 360 Mental Healing is to help individual renew their mental strength. Successfully treat a range of mental health disorders. Conditions treated include depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, executive functioning, trauma disorders, and many more. The typical process for working together begins with an initial evaluation to assess your needs and treatment goals. Based on that evaluation, follow-up sessions are usually scheduled within 2 weeks or 1 month, depending on the severity of symptoms and your individual needs.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 30 minutes

Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront

More information on payments and coverage

You will only be responsible for a copay or deductible after the session, once your insurance claim has been processed. Please note that each person’s insurance plan is different, so the amount may vary depending on your individual coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Manic Episode

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Manic Episode

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Office location

Dr. Vaishali Desai, APN, DNP also offers online video visits for patients

360 Mental Healing LLC

2001 US-46, Ste 310, Parsippany, NJ 07054

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Education and background

Practice names

360 Mental Healing LLC

Education and training

Rutgers University, Doctorate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, TMS Center Newark New Jersey (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1225510308

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What practice does Dr. Vaishali Desai work with?

Dr. Vaishali Desai works with 360 Mental Healing LLC.

Where is Dr. Vaishali Desai's office located?

Dr. Vaishali Desai has 3 office locations, including in Parsippany and Mashantucket, view full addresses on Dr. Desai's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vaishali Desai?

Dr. Vaishali Desai frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vaishali Desai on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Vaishali Desai speak?

Dr. Vaishali Desai speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

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