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Psychiatrist in Paramus, New Jersey Shilpika Varma, Psychiatrist

License: MD

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 11-40

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: Yes

Shilpika Varma, MD

Board-Certified Adolescent/Adult Psychiatrist
Welcome to LIFE stance! I am Dr. Shilpika Varma a Board-Certified Psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally informed, and gender-affirming mental health care. As a native of Bergen County, NJ, I am proud to have returned home as a mental health advocate at Life stance. I have been practicing for over a decade in NY.
My Journey
Growing up in an immigrant family surrounded by aspiring doctors, my passion for understanding the human mind and behavior blossomed early. This curiosity led me to pursue extensive medical training abroad, beginning at Kasturba Medical College in Southern India, followed by clerkships at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. I completed my Adult psychiatry residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville and specialized further with a child/adolescent fellowship at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.
My Approach
I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to mental health. My philosophy centers on identifying the root causes of ailments rather than merely addressing symptoms. I view mental health care as a partnership, where the mind, body, and spirit work together to achieve wellness. I am committed to fostering a safe, confidential therapeutic alliance to help you explore your potential for healing.
My practice embraces integrative psychiatry, which combines the best of conventional Western medicine with complementary approaches. This involves a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment tailored to each individual, incorporating psychopharmacology alongside lifestyle adjustments in diet, movement, and breathwork. I collaborate with therapists and other professionals to create a well-rounded treatment plan that honors your unique journey.
Your Journey to Wellness
I firmly believe that we are not defined by our minds or our illnesses. I invite you to embark on your journey to wellness with me. The path starts with you, and now is the perfect time to take that step.

Interventions

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
  • Medical Procedure Evaluations
  • Mindfulness

Populations

Education

  • Brookdale Unviersity Hospital

    Fellowship | 2017

    Brooklyn, NY, United States

  • Univeristy Of Florida

    Residency | 2014

    Gainsville, FL, United States

  • Richmond University

    Residency | 2009

    Staten Island, NY, United States

  • University of the West Indies

    Medical School | 2003

    trinidad and tobago, N/A, Trinidad And Tobago

  • Northeastern University

    Undergraduate | 1996

    Boston, MA, United States

Languages

  • English
  • Telugu

FAQs

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