Shannon Starr Mostafiz
About Shannon Starr Mostafiz
Shannon Starr Mostafiz is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing and communications. She has worked at various healthcare institutions and specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrating psychedelic therapy with traditional practices.
Current Role at Mindbloom
Shannon Starr Mostafiz has been serving as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Mindbloom since 2020. In this role, she specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, which involves optimizing psychedelic and therapeutic experiences for patients. Her work focuses on integrating innovative therapeutic practices to enhance mental health treatment.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Prior to her current position, Shannon Mostafiz worked as a Registered Nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital from 2017 to 2019 and again from 2019 to 2020. She also gained experience at Mount Sinai Health System, where she was employed as a Registered Nurse from 2016 to 2018. This extensive background in nursing has contributed to her expertise in psychiatric care.
Educational Background
Shannon Mostafiz holds a Master's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from Hunter College. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Registered Nursing from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark, graduating cum laude in 2014. Earlier, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications and Media, with minors in Business and Art, at Maharishi University of Management from 2008 to 2010.
Involvement in Psychedelic Therapy Retreats
Since May 2021, Shannon Mostafiz has been involved in designing retreats that integrate psychedelic therapy with traditional therapeutic practices. This initiative reflects her commitment to advancing mental health treatment through innovative approaches that combine various therapeutic modalities.