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Durre Shahwar Headshot

Specialties:

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Family conflict/issues
  • Grief
  • Life transitions
  • Opioid-related disorders
  • Trauma
  • And much more

Durre Shahwar,

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

, PMHNP-BC

Accepting new patients, please book here.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. I aim to balance practical support with deeper insight, combining therapy-informed dialogue with thoughtful medication management when appropriate. Above all, I want care to feel grounded, human, and meaningful. 

At Northwell, I worked in an outpatient cardiology clinic and appreciated how much time we spent on education and long-term support. It was significant to help people understand their heart health and be part of a team focused on building trust and supporting lifestyle changes, not just writing prescriptions. At Sol, I provided therapy-integrated psychiatric aid in a trauma-informed setting, where I had the gratifying flexibility to curate support around each patient’s unique needs. 

I’ve worked with adults and high-functioning professionals grappling with anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma-related conditions, and major life transitions. Many of the people I see are navigating grief, burnout, or identity shifts, and I partner with those uncertain about medication or who want to revisit their current regimen. In sessions, I blend evidence-based psychiatric care with tools from CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed therapy to explore thought patterns, goal-setting, and behavior change. I also have training in deprescribing and can help simplify medications safely when it’s the right step.

I have experience supporting individuals with complex trauma histories — including veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community — through challenging transitions. I hope to create a space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, needs, and goals, and where treatment feels like a conversation, not a checklist.

Learn more about Durre by checking out her clinician spotlight.

Why Work with Me?

I want patients to know they can show up exactly as they are — there’s no expectation to have it all figured out. My work is about helping people feel seen, understood, and equipped to move forward in a way that’s right for them, leaving each session with a stronger sense of clarity and direction. I love the process of helping clients connect the dots between past experiences and present patterns, and supporting them in making lasting change. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching people build steady, more fulfilling lives.

My Professional Credentials & Service Details

Initial Assessment, Medication Management
New Jersey (Virtual), New York (Virtual)
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield-NY (Empire)
Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centivo
Cigna (Evernorth)
First Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield-NJ
Humana
Medicare
Northwell Direct
Optum
Oscar
Self-Pay (Out of Pocket)
TRICARE East
United Healthcare (UHC)
Wellfleet
Other
Punjabi
Urdu
English

“We are committed to providing you with the best patient experience as we support your mental health journey. Your well-being is our priority, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.”

Durre Shahwar Headshot

Durre Shahwar

, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

, PMHNP-BC

Accepting new patients, please book here.

Initial Assessment, Medication Management
New Jersey (Virtual), New York (Virtual)
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield-NY (Empire)
Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centivo
Cigna (Evernorth)
First Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield-NJ
Humana
Medicare
Northwell Direct
Optum
Oscar
Self-Pay (Out of Pocket)
TRICARE East
United Healthcare (UHC)
Wellfleet
Other
Punjabi
Urdu
English