Shashai Thomas
I'm Shashai Thomas, a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. At Shashai's Elevated Mind & Body Wellness, I provide compassionate, personalized mental health care through psychotherapy, medication management, and a holistic approach that supports emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Come join me!
I bring over 13 years of nursing and advanced practice experience, combining psychiatric expertise with a comprehensive understanding of physical health. Dual Board-Certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Compassionate Therapy, Medication Management & Holistic Mental Wellness.
I am very excited to meet you.
First session
Your first session is a safe, welcoming space to share your story without judgment. We'll explore your concerns, symptoms, personal history, and goals at your pace. Together, we'll discuss treatment options, identify your strengths, and create a personalized plan to support your mental and emotional wellness.
Strengths
I bring over 13 years of nursing and advanced practice experience, combining psychiatric expertise with a comprehensive understanding of physical health. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, culturally sensitive, and individualized to each client's needs. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)-informed techniques, supportive psychotherapy, and medication management when appropriate. I focus on building genuine therapeutic relationships where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment. Together, we identify underlying concerns, strengthen emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and create achievable goals for lasting emotional wellness. I believe effective mental health care involves treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.
Ideal clients
I help people who feel sad, tense, stuck, or alone. You may face stress, fear, loss, past hurt, or life change. You want to feel safe, seen, and heard. We can set goals, learn new ways to cope, build new hope, and work toward peace and calm, joy, trust, and ease, one step at a time, in your own way.
Origin story
My passion for mental health care grew from years of caring for individuals and families during some of life's most challenging moments. Throughout my nursing career, I witnessed how deeply emotional well-being affects physical health, relationships, and quality of life. I wanted to create a safe, supportive environment where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal. My goal is to help individuals overcome emotional challenges, develop healthy coping skills, and rediscover their confidence, purpose, and sense of self.
Ongoing work together
Our sessions focus on your goals, emotional growth, and lasting wellness. Through CBT, DBT-informed skills, supportive therapy, and medication management when needed, we'll track symptoms, celebrate progress, and adjust your care plan. Growth means better coping, stronger confidence, and improved daily functioning.
Medication approach
I believe medication can be a valuable part of mental health treatment when clinically appropriate. My approach is personalized, collaborative, and holistic. I carefully evaluate symptoms, discuss benefits, risks, and alternatives, and prescribe thoughtfully while combining medication management with therapy and lifestyle strategies.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify negative thought patterns, understand how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and develop healthier coping strategies. Through practical exercises, we work to reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and self-doubt while building confidence, resilience, and lasting emotional wellness.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IowaLicense G193577
- PennsylvaniaLicense SP033186