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Shirina Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am Dr. Shirina Ally, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence based care to the vibrant community of New York City. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice, the highest level of clinical nursing education, which equips me with advanced training to safely diagnose and manage complex mental health conditions. In my practice, I specialize in treating a wide range of needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders through a blend of thoughtful medication management and supportive therapy. I believe in a holistic and collaborative approach to wellness, ensuring that you feel truly heard, respected, and empowered at every step of your journey. I look forward to partnering with you to navigate life challenges, foster resilience, and help you achieve lasting peace of mind.

My approach to therapy

My practice style is deeply collaborative and compassionate, creating a warm and judgment free space where you feel safe to share your story. I blend expert medication management with supportive therapy, ensuring we look at your mental wellness from a holistic perspective rather than just treating individual symptoms. I specialize in guiding clients through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex mood disorders with tailored, evidence based treatment plans. Together, we will uncover your personal strengths and build practical coping tools to foster true resilience in your daily life. Ultimately, my goal is to empower you to take an active role in your mental health journey so you can achieve lasting peace of mind.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and judgment free environment where your voice and comfort are the top priorities. We will sit down together to explore your history, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve through our time working together. This initial meeting is less about labeling symptoms and more about understanding you as a whole person, ensuring you feel truly heard and validated. Our main goal for this session is to establish a foundation of trust and collaboratively outline a personalized, evidence based roadmap for your care. By the time we finish, you will leave with a clear understanding of our next steps and a sense of empowerment about your path forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Molloy University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Experiential, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 22