I’m so happy to introduce myself to you!
Hi! I’m Tina D. Shah, PsyD, LP.
She | Her | Hers
What do those letters behind my name mean?! PsyD stands for Doctor of Psychology, which I earned in 2007 from the Minnesota School of Psychology. The LP stands for Licensed Psychologist and I’ve been licensed by the Minnesota Board of Psychology since 2008.
My favorite part of this work
My favorite thing about this work is my relationships with my clients! I have experience with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, as well as working with their families. I’m constantly amazed by the relationships we have formed and inspired by the transformative changes my clients experience during our work together. As a result, this has helped my clients to be more present in their lives, as well as help them build the life they want and truly deserve.
MY JOURNEY
I’ve had quite a number of professional experiences, some of which I’ve highlighted below. After spending years in a local community mental health setting and group practice in leadership positions, I decided to start Collaboration for Psychological Wellness, LLC in order to continue to serve the needs of the community, expand access and reduce barriers to services, and increase my direct work with clients, as well as provide an inclusive practice for other clinicians to do their best work! I'm grateful to honor the entrepreneurial, compassionate, and collaborative spirit that has been a part of my family for generations!
Speaking of my clients
In particular, I specialize in working with individuals, who:
Are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, excessive worry, overthinking, sadness, irritability, and frustration.
Are high achieving and motivated, yet tend to feel unfulfilled and overwhelmed in their lives.
Have experienced difficult things in their lives, including adjustments to life transitions, changes, loss, as well as those that have experienced traumatic and stressful experiences.
I have a special interest in:
Maternal mental health, parenting difficulties, and working with women.
Working with other mental health and health professionals on their personal psychological wellness journey, particularly those who may be experiencing compassion fatigue.
I am passionate about:
Working with individuals who are identified as BIPOC and/or have diverse backgrounds, particularly first and second-generation immigrants.
Supporting clients in feeling empowered, finding their voice and community, helping them engage in self-discovery, as well as navigating, exploring and celebrating their cultural identity.
“I strive to ensure that all of my clients feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted in our relationship.”
On Personal Note
I’m a first generation American female of South Asian (Indian) descent, who was raised in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, which helps me understand the unique experiences and needs of my clients who have immigrant, diverse, and BIPOC backgrounds. I love traveling the globe and have a never ending bucket list of places to travel. I am also quite content being cozy at home spending time with my loved ones. I also enjoy laughing, practicing mindfulness and yoga, cooking, as well as exploring new restaurants/foods.
Professional Experiences, Certifications, & Affiliations
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota
Member of the American Psychological Association
Member of the Minnesota Psychological Association
Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Previous Professional Roles:
Director of Training, Washburn Center for Children
Clinical Director, Morningsong Therapy Center
Therapeutic Approaches/Perspectives:
Client-Centered
Developmental & Attachment-Focused
Relational & Psychodynamic
Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Neurobiology
Trauma-Informed
Feminist & Multicultural
Strength-Based & Solution-Focused
Dialectical & Cognitive Behavioral
Specialized Training & Experience in the Following:
Culturally Responsive/Affirming Practices
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Mindfulness
Brainspotting (BSP) Practitioner
PracticeWise: Managing and Adapting Practice
Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0-5) & Development
Play Therapy
Compassion Fatigue
Telehealth Services
Supervision, Consultation, Training, & Program Development
As featured in:
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine: “Matt Witham, LMFT and Tina Shah, PsyD LP - United Health Foundation Training Institute at Washburn Center for Children”.
WCCO, CBS Minnesota: “Washburn Mentor Says Sister Inspired Her To Help Others”.
South Asian Therapist Directory: South Asian Therapists
Happify, Article on APPI Mental Health: “https://www.happify.com/hd/aapi-mental-health-experts-on-coping-with-anti-asian-bias-and-attacks/”
Ready to Collaborate?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and get to know me! I hope I have the opportunity to also meet and work with you!
Please connect with me to schedule your first appointment or a complimentary initial phone consultation.
