Jill Shafi

she/her

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Board certified

Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis

Medication/Psychiatry

31 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Jill accepts 12 insurers

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - PPO

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Oxford Health Plans

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$300

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

My name is Jill Shafi, APN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified through ANCC. I have worked in the mental health field for over thirty years in a variety of settings which include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs for children/teens and adults as well as the geriatric population. My primary goal is to establish a warm, comfortable, and trusting relationship which is paramount when aiding those with mental health needs. Our ultimate goal is feeling heard, respected. and high regard. Together, we can heal and accomplish emotional wellness.

My style is relaxed, calm, laid-back and composed which allows me to establish trusting relationships with those I serve.

I am encouraged, optimistic, and anticipating that you will allow me the opportunity to guide and support you on this journey.

"Hello to all, my name is Jill Shafi and my primary goal at Thriveworks is assisting and guiding patients and their loved ones with their mental health needs with compassion, empathy, emotional understanding and consideration. I am a huge patient advocate."

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I chose to become a psychiatric provider to aid and assist those with mental health disorders.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Teens, young adults, middle age and geriatrics.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

The healing process takes time if allowed to trust the process.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Getting to know one another.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Each patient is unique and no treatment recommendation is the same.

SpecialitiesGrief, Depression, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Antisocial Personality, Coping Skills, Addiction, Family Conflict, Impulse Control Disorders, LGBTQIA+, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Seniors & Geriatric, Self Esteem, School Issues, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Trauma / PTSD, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation

ApproachesBehavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Biofeedback, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal, Intensive Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Reality Therapy