Deval

Dr Deval Shah

Psychiatrist

“Board Certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry who specializes in both medication management and psychotherapy.”

About Me

I support children, adolescents, and adults by thoughtfully integrating medication management with psychotherapy. This comprehensive approach addresses mental health challenges from multiple angles. We can find a balanced path forward, whether you are navigating complex emotional landscapes or seeking practical strategies. My aim is to tailor care to your unique needs, ensuring support at any age.

Approach

Working across age ranges informs how I blend clinical judgment with practical care, shaping sessions that balance clear structure with room for your concerns. In my Palo Alto office or via secure video, sessions move between focused skill-building, brief medication check-ins, and collaborative problem-solving so you leave with simple next steps. I often set small between-visit experiments or symptom tracking to see what changes in daily life. People juggling attention, anxiety or mood challenges tend to find this steady, practical rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Service Areas

Bay Area Psychiatry

In-person & Online

Palo Alto, California

United States