Nasreen Shah, PHD
Psychologist. Educator. Consultant.
Hi there! My name is Nasreen and I am a licensed Psychologist and educator in Washington state. I identify as a second generation, east-Indian, Muslim American, woman of color. Every person has their own story, a narrative shaped through their collective identities. My clinical approach incorporates research on identity work, and intersectionality to help you understand how your identities shape your lived experience and how we can use your identities as a strength in your life. I provide counseling services to people of all ages, backgrounds, and with diverse presenting concerns. I am passionate about cultivating mental wellness into daily life and teaching my clients how to reach their goals and create a rich and rewarding life experience. My expertise on identity work combined with ACT creates a fun, engaging, and dynamic approach to support clients to re-engage in life, build motivation, take risks, and live to their potential. Wherever you are in this moment, I am excited to be a part of your journey and help you connect with your authentic self.
Education
Washington State University, Pullman, WA 2018
PhD Counseling Psychology, APA Accredited Program
Doctoral Internship training: Health Services Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 2017-2018
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 2013
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, CACREP Accredited
Eastern, WA University, Cheney, WA 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Clinical Focus
Adults 18+
College and graduate student mental health, including first generation students
Academic and Career counseling
Anxiety, depressive disorders, emotional regulation, phase of life transitions
incorporating culture and identity work into treatment
Muslim mental health
Spirituality and Religion (emphasis on Abrahamic faiths)
Publications
Shah, N. S. (2018). Islamophobia and the Muslim American identity: An exploration of gender, SES, and self-esteem.
Shah, N. (2018). Counseling Muslims: Handbook of Mental Health Issues and Interventions. Book Review. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy.
Shah, N. & Shah, M. (2021). Incorporating Therapy with Muslim American Clients. Toward a Positive Psychology of Islam and Muslims. Springer Global. (May, 2021).
Shah, N., Shah, M., & Pasha-Zaidi, N. (2021). Research with Minoritized Muslim Communities. Toward a Positive Psychology of Islam and Muslims. Springer Global. (May, 2021).