Amit Shahane

Amit Shahane, PhD, ABPP is a Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist. He completed his PhD at the University of Oregon following his master’s degree at Indiana State University. He completed his clinical internship at the Michael E. Debakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and his postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine.

Dr. Shahane is a partner at Rivanna Counseling, LLC where he provides individual/group therapy and assessment services to medical professionals. As a member of the PSYPACT, Dr. Shahane can see clients in multiple states across the United States. 

Before his work in private practice, Dr. Shahane served as an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine and the Directors of the Behavioral Medicine Center and Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Prior to UVA, he served as an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. More recently, he served as a mental and behavioral health consultant for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Utilizing Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, Dr. Shahane has expertise in assisting medical professionals to better cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, time management, burnout, health and wellness, communication skills, sleep difficulties, and navigating health system challenges.