Shahnawaz Ali, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Using a supportive and exploratory approach, we'll uncover challenges and build practical tools to address them. Treatment may include strategies like cognitive restructuring, emotion regulation, and habit-building, tailored to your needs. I make an effort and take the time to look at root causes and empower you with choices for treatment. I practice with a holistic and functional lens, delivering the most effective strategies to help you in your unique challenges.

Areas of Expertise

ADHD/ADD, Addiction, Medication Management, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Approach to Care

Challenging, Rational, Supportive, Exploratory

Education and Training

I have a wide range of experiences in hospital and community settings and am also involved in education for nurse practitioners as a faculty member at the University of Toronto. I have specialized in psychiatry and have a unique understanding of the public and private medical systems.

Professional Experience

I am a Nurse Practitioner that has been specializing in psychiatry and addiction care for over a decade. I work with adults and children (7 and above) to provide comprehensive care for families and communities. I work with essentially all diagnoses including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, addiction, and more.

Therapeutic Modalities

I am able to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders, start and manage medications, complete necessary forms and documentation, provide coaching and therapy, and make referrals.

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