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Vice President - Operations
Name: PARVEEN SHAIKH
Experience: - 22+ Years
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Description: Parveen Shaikh is a Counselling psychologist, Trainer, Life skills and career coach working in the Mental health, Educational & development Sector for the past 22 years . She has extensively worked with schools, colleges, corporates, NGO’s and various government agencies across various regions in India on Mental wellness, life skills training, career counselling related projects. She has developed teacher and counsellor training projects in association with various states and central government as well worked with international organisations like UNICEF and USAIDS. She has worked for Professional development of employees and various CSR projects for corporates like Unilever Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation, Konkan Railways, Siemens India, NABARD Bank, IOC, Merrill Lynch and so on.Parveen is a certified Master Trainer in Career development and Practice by the Australian Centre for Career Education. She is also a member of NART (National Adolescents Resource Team) for Ministry of Youth affairs and has developed modules on teacher training on Mental Health, career counselling, life skills and various career resources. She has also been trained by Dr Waldroop, Director Career Services Cell - Harvard University on the CareerLeader assessment and counselling.
Psychiatrist & Head, Mpower - The Centre, Kolkata
Name: DR. PREETI PARAKH
Experience: - 12+ Years
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Description: Dr. Preeti Parakh has done MD in Psychiatry from Banaras Hindu University and a senior residency from the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chand igarh. She has expertise in the treatment of all general child and adult psychiatric disorders and also has a special interest in patients dealing with substance abuse-related issues. In addition to her excellent clinical skills, her pleasant personality and compassionate nature are very much appreciated by her patients. She is open and thorough about why she recommends a treatment or a diagnostic test. She has also published in many national and international journals and has written book chapters as well.
Senior Psychiatrist & Advisor
Name: DR. ZIRAK MARKER
Experience: - 19+ Years
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Description: Dr. Zirak Marker is a renowned Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatrist and psychotherapist with clinical training at the Westchester Medical Centre, New York University . He is also a 'Youth Mental Health First Aider' - Accredited by Mental Health First Aid ( MHFA) - Australia. He has over 19 years of clinical experience with educational psychology and guiding children with learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism and emotional, behavioural or psychological problems. He is the Medical Director at The Aditya Birla Integrated School He has authored a book - 'Parenting in the age of Anxiety' which is a unique publication covering topics such as bullying, abuse, adoption, academic stress, disabilities and death amongst other hard hitting parental concerns. His second book - ‘Conversations That Matter ‘ - is about Fostering emotional well-being in children whilst talking about the hard stuff.
Senior Psychologist and Outreach associate
Name: Hemangi Hariram Mhaprolkar
Experience: - 23 Years
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Description: Hemangi Hariram Mhaprolkar started her career as a Clinical psychologist with a community-based organization in India advocating LGBTQAI rights and their mental health. She graduated to be the Director of the same organization over the span of 14 years. In her career graph, she has held the position of Director for several organizations and has contributed to the HIV bill presented by the Indian Government to the UN in the year 2016. Other than being a psychologist, She is an ardent reader of Marathi literature and likes doing Kirigami and Origami.
Executive General Manager – Outreach and Minds matter
Name: Nehal Sequeira
Experience: - 15+ Years
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Description: With a keen interest in understanding emotions and their impact, Nehal embarked on a journey to explore the potential of human capital. With over 19 years of diverse industry experience spanning sectors like Banking & Financial Services, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, and Education, Nehal has served in roles such as Life Skills Trainer, Mental Health Expert, HR Professional, and Career Coach. She has led projects to drive cultural change and conducted numerous behavioral training programs nationwide. Nehal is deeply involved in teacher training, and parenting workshops, and serves on panels addressing workplace harassment. Her commitment extends to NGOs, where she imparts life skills to children from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about empowering individuals through psychological insights, Nehal is known for her forthrightness and curiosity in roles where human behavior is the focus. Outside work, she enjoys adventure, music, and all things related to psychology.
General Manager – Training & Quality
Name: Nazneen Chunawala
Experience: - 17+ Years
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Description: Nazneen is a mental health professional, coach, and trainer within an organizational setting as well as in private practice. She has completed 17+ years in this field beginning as a Counselling Psychologist for an IB World School, gradually heading towards being a trainer & providing services for corporates. Her facilitation and coaching experience include diverse topics for increasing work & personal effectiveness for leaders, sr. managers & teams of varied industries like Manufacturing, Banking & Investment, Insurance, Education, FMCG & NGOs. Presently, at Mpower, she is leading the Training & Quality function, looking after the standards of content and workshop delivery. She is well-versed with trends in the world of work and makes creative use of psychotherapy concepts in her coaching and training sessions.
Senior Psychiatrist & Advisor
Name: DR. ZIRAK MARKER
Experience: - 19+ Years
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Description: Dr. Zirak Marker is a renowned Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatrist and psychotherapist with clinical training at the Westchester Medical Centre, New York University . He is also a 'Youth Mental Health First Aider' - Accredited by Mental Health First Aid ( MHFA) - Australia. He has over 19 years of clinical experience with educational psychology and guiding children with learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism and emotional, behavioural or psychological problems. He is the Medical Director at The Aditya Birla Integrated School He has authored a book - 'Parenting in the age of Anxiety' which is a unique publication covering topics such as bullying, abuse, adoption, academic stress, disabilities and death amongst other hard hitting parental concerns. His second book - ‘Conversations That Matter ‘ - is about Fostering emotional well-being in children whilst talking about the hard stuff.
Psychiatrist
Name: Dr. Harshida Bhansali
Experience: - 15+ Years
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Description: Dr. Harshida Bhansali graduated from Grant Medical College, Mumbai with an M.D. in Psychological Medicine. She has over 15 years of experience as a consulting psychiatr ist. She has worked as a Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals. She has also worked at Top Medical Care, Muscat, Oman. Additionally, she has completed a three-year Diploma course in Vedanta Philosophy at the Vedanta Academy founded by Swami Parthasarathy. Dr. Harshida specialises in treating clients with mood disorders, psychosis (particularly schizophrenia) and anxiety disorders. She also has a keen interest in psychiatric treatments for clients who are senior citizens.
Psychologist
Name: Karishma Chatterji
Experience: - 1 Years
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Description: Karishma Chatterji has an Msc in psychology from the university of Leicester, UK. She has a diploma in counselling and is also a certified health coach from Institute of integrative nutrition, New York. Trained in REBT and Transactional Analysis, she has an eclectic therapeutic style that aims to heal through body, mind and soul. She addresses issues related to anxiety, self esteem and relationships. She is also passionate about working with adolescents and their families especially those struggling with health related issues.
Senior Psychologist
Name: Aachal Jain
Experience: - 12 Years
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Description: She is a Counselling Psychologist, queer affirmative and trauma informed therapist who have been working in the field of mental health for over a decade. She is certified Suicide First Responder from National Centre for Suicide Prevention, UK. She adheres to the principle of empowering individuals to minimize distress, discover personal meaning, and evolve in their daily lives.
Speech Language Pathologist
Name: Fatima Kasmnath
Experience: - 22 Years
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Description: Fatima Kasamnath is a renowned speech-language pathologist and audiologist, highly skilled in the assessment and therapeutic management of dysphagia (Vitalstim certified), motor speech disorders, neuro-communication disorders, early intervention, autism spectrum disorder, voice, fluency & and articulation disorders and laryngectomy rehabilitation. She has trained under Monica Wojcik (CCC-SLP) and is certified to address oral motor feeding and swallowing challenges in infants and children. A member of the Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR) and the World Federation of Neurorehabilitation (WFNR), Fatima has several presentations, research studies, and publications to her credit. She has been awarded the first prize at the National Quiz on Audiology (33rd ISHACON - 2001) and the first prize for poster presentation in Audiology (33rd ISHACON - 2001).
Senior Psychologist
Name: Laxmi Lobo
Experience: - 15 Years
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Description: I am a counseling psychologist, a clinical hypnotherapist, and a behavioural strategist. I help people master their behaviours, thoughts, feelings, and relationships with the use of mind-based technologies such as CBT, mindfulness, other contextual therapies, and therapeutic visualization through hypnosis I have trained with the Tata Institute of Social (TISS) Sciences and The (LCCH) London College of Clinical Hypnosis. I am an affirmative counselor and trainer and currently working with The Humsafar Trust.
Remedial therapist; Special Educator
Name: Pooja Kathuria
Experience: - 20 Years
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Description: Special Educator / Remedial Therapist retaining 20 years of versatile experience and expertise working with a distinct population of toddlers as young as 17 months with developmental delayed milestones to preteens having learning-associated glitches to pre-adults displaying spectrums of concerns over academic/ behavioural management. Enriched experience of working at distinct work environments - inclusive; special school setups; NIOS courses; and Therapy Centres to gain an allround level of the latest coping strategies for ADHD; ADD; LD; other neurological; mental concerns and child and classroom management mechanisms.
Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Juie Acharya
Experience: - 5 Years
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Description: Ms. Juie Acharya, is a compassionate mental health professional, excelling in Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy for adults as well as Behaviour Therapy for children. She holds diverse experience in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, work-life concerns, academic issues, relationship issues, self-image concerns, etc. Her expertise includes Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice and she is certified in Trauma-Informed care. Juie holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Bangalore University with 5.5+ years of experience and is known for her warmth and authenticity. She practises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy as well as an Eclectic Approach by identifying the needs of the client and working collaboratively towards the individual’s holistic well-being. Juie’s advocacy for mental health awareness extends through public speaking, workshops, and online campaigns. Continuously updating her skills, she integrates evidence-based techniques with empathy and intuition. She remains a beacon of hope, illuminating paths to wholeness and fulfillment in the challenging landscape of mental health.
Senior Psychiatrist
Name: Dr Sapna Bangar
Experience: - 20+ Years
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Description: Dr. Sapna is a Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a Certificate of Clinical training from the UK. She completed her undergraduate medical degree and a postgraduate degree in Psychiatry from Nair Hospital, Mumbai, India before going to the UK for specialization. She was awarded her Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2009 following which she completed her Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She relocated to India to set up evidence-based practice in child Psychiatry with emphasis on holistic, multidisciplinary care and research-based interventions as well as alleviate stigma associated with Mental health. Dr. Sapna has over 20 years of experience working as a Psychiatrist with children & Young people and has a special area of interest in neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism and ADHD, Eating disorders, and emotional problems including self-harm and suicide in young people. She is trained in family therapy and works very closely with families of children going through mental health or emotional issues. She believes that every client is unique and should be treated as such whilst making treatment plans and working on their strengths and weaknesses. She has numerous publications in research journals.
Sr. Occupational Therapist
Name: Kajal Vasa
Experience: - 30+ Years
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Description: With 30 years of clinical experience, her specialty lies in using a multisensory approach, by correlating and intervening brain function with clinical presentation and leading to a better integration of multisensory information. She has woven mindfulness into perceptual disorders, visual and auditory, by creating various programs.
Psychotherapist and Music Therapist
Name: Samay Ajmera
Experience: - 6+ Years
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Description: With a warm demeanor and a passion for understanding the complexities of the human psyche, Samay offers individuals a supportive space to explore their inner worlds, overcome challenges, and discover their true potential.
With extensive hands-on experience working with individuals facing psychological distress, Samay provides one-on-one assistance to individuals to help them gain insights and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives. Samay firmly believes in the power of building a strong therapeutic alliance and is dedicated to fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship with each client.
Continuing education and staying up-to-date with the latest research in the field of psychotherapy are essential to Samay. He regularly engages in professional development activities, attending workshops, conferences, and supervision to enhance his skills and ensure he provides the highest standard of care to individuals.
Sr. Psychologist
Name: Dilshad Khurana
Experience: - 12+ Years
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Description: Dilshad Khurana is a counseling psychologist working in the mental health field for the past 12 years. Dilshad has had experience in helping clients with career development, stress management, and relationships, as well as developing skills and empowering individuals to deal with the concerns that prevent them from accepting and becoming the best versions of themselves. Dilshad also has vast experience in conducting training and mentoring in an individual as well as a group setting.
Sr. Psychologist
Name: Dr Sheetal Bharat Bidkar
Experience: - 15+ Years
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Description: Dr. Sheetal is a dedicated Qualified Psychologist & Licensed Addiction Therapist who earned International Certified Addictions Professional Credentials (ICAP-1) From Colombo, UTC. Her research on addiction prevention programs is the subject of her newly filed Ph.D. thesis in psychology. She holds a rank in the clinical psychology master's program and an M.Phil. in psychology. She specializes in offering psychotherapy for health difficulties such as IBS, diabetes distress, sleep issues, psychosomatic complaints, and counseling for cancer patients, in addition to addiction therapy and mental health counseling. So far, she has authored over ten scientific research publications. She has worked for more than 15 years.
Consultant Psychologist
Name: Dishaa Desai
Experience: - 6+ Years
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Description: Having 6 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in India and the UK, Dishaa's primary approach is to explore and understand, not pathologize. She has worked with young adults and adults residing in India and all over the world and with a wide range of concerns. These include (but are not limited to) anxiety, depression, burnout, adjustment concerns, life transitions, and relational concerns. Her emphasis is on creating a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what is going on for you, as a client, in-depth, and not on short-term solutions that do not uncover the root of what's going on beneath the surface. She loves reading and pop culture and often uses references and books to aid the process of reflection in sessions.
Psychologist
Name: Zinnia H Bharucha
Experience: - 9+ Years
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Description: Zinnia Bharucha has pursued her MSc in Mental Health from King's College London and MA in counseling from IGNOU. As a psychologist, she has over 6 years of experience in providing online and offline therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and groups at Physical, Mental, and Emotional levels. Her niche lies in areas focusing on Mental Health including stress, anxiety, depression, etc. She also specialises as a couple counselor dealing with couples on the verge of Divorce or breakup. Having worked with clients locally and internationally she provides a highly customized and non-judgemental approach catering to your issues and needs. Therapy sessions with her involve a unique combination and use of psychoanalysis, cognitive approaches for behaviour modification, holistic tools and techniques, trauma resolution, and many other techniques and modalities depending and varying based on your requirements. Her warm and friendly approach helps you feel safe, introspect easily, and be your best version with healthy boundaries. She firmly advocates that each one of us is capable of overall holistic development and progress via therapy.
Senior Psychologist & Outreach Associate
Name: Vikram Kirtikar
Experience: - 8+ Years
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Description: Mr. Vikram Kirtikar, is a seasoned and compassionate psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals towards mental well-being. With over 8 years of experience, Mr. Kirtikar holds a Master's in Applied Psychology Specialization in Clinical Psychology from R.D. National College Affiliated with the University of Mumbai. He specializes in Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis, Assertiveness training, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques, tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
Clinical Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Chinmayee Bagul
Experience: - 4+ Years
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Description: Ms. Chinmayee Bagul is a queer-affirmative, dynamic, and empathetic professional who banks on acceptance and inclusion as the foundation of her client relationships. She has completed her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and is an RCI-licensed professional who conducts 1:1 therapy sessions, couples therapy, and psychological assessments. She primarily uses a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach to work with clients on achieving their therapy goals. She includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques in her therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Sonal Mahendra Kumar Sharma
Experience: - 3+ Years
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Description: Dr. Sonal M. Sharma, an experienced Occupational Therapist, specializes in pediatric therapy and holds a Master's degree in Developmental Disabilities from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital. With over 3 years of expertise, she possesses the ability to conduct thorough assessments to discern an individual's strengths, challenges, and unique needs and craft personalized treatment plans aligned with assessment findings and client objectives, incorporating evidence-based interventions. Dr. Sharma has worked in diverse settings effectively supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more in achieving their developmental milestones and improving their quality of life. She serves as Deputy Director of Therapy Services at ADAPT and as a Consultant Occupational Therapist at Tender Care Therapy Clinic and Com Deall.
Senior Sports Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Dr Sanika Divekar
Experience: - 6+ Years
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Description: Dr. Sanika Divekar is a distinguished Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychologist dedicated to advancing India's sporting landscape. With over 6 years of extensive experience and a professional doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the UK, she has collaborated with international and Indian athletes across various competitive levels. Dr. Sanika’s approach focuses on empowering athletes through a blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness- Acceptance-Commitment Approach, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Her counselling style creates a supportive environment aimed at fostering lasting transformations. As a respected researcher, her work spans Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cultural Sport Psychology, and Elite Sports Interventions. Dr Sanika is also certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) from Public Health Scotland and LivingWorks, underscoring her commitment to comprehensive athlete support and mental health advocacy. Dr Sanika’s passion for empowering athletes is matched by her dedication to advancing the field of sports psychology in India. She continues to drive enduring transformations in the lives and careers of athletes, embodying a profound commitment to excellence and holistic athlete development.
Psychologist & Outreach Associate
Name: Ajeeta Mulye
Experience: - 13 Years
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Description: Ms. Ajeeta Mulye is a Psychologist who has a work experience of 10 years in the field of Psychology. She has worked extensively with children and adolescents, and the school stake holders to create awareness through workshops about the mental health services, issues and parenting skills. Also, her area of expertise includes conducting individual and group therapies with children, conducting workshops, psychological and intellectual assesment for children and adolescence, training teachers, and parents for behavioural management of the children and adolescence in various settings. She has received training and certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 1 and 2, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy for Children, and Transactional Analysis and Gestalt Techniques. She is also trained and certified in Advance level Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Albert Ellis Institute, New York. She has participated in 12 hours introductory workshop on Expressive Art Therapy. She has attended live in person-REBT- Evidence Based Treatment for PTSD- PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP, and Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders- Workshop sponsored by Albert Ellis Institute, New York and Morphic Minds.
Clinical Psychologist & Outreach associate
Name: Nikita Sulay
Experience: - Years
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Description: Ms. Nikita Sulay is a well trained and qualified Clinical Psychologist. She has dealt with all kinds of clinical cases. She is efficient i n conducting diagnosis, psychological assessments and therapy for all kinds of psychiatric conditions. She has extensively worked in providing mental health services to the COVID patients. Her clinical expertise lies in working with patients suffering from Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Stress-related issues, Neurological issues, Psychosomatic conditions, Substance Use ,Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Autism, ADHD etc.), Marital and Interpersonal conflicts. She believes in following an eclectic model to therapy employing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychoanalytical methods, Hypnotherapy, Person-centered approaches and EMDR methods. She engages in conducting workshops for teaching and awareness purposes. She is an avid reader, a fine writer and a good communicator. She strives to make mental health a priority in each household.
Occupational therapist
Name: Dr. Divya Deshnehere
Experience: - 7 Years
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Description: Dr. Divya L.Deshnehere is a very passionate Occupational Therapist with a master's degree in Neuroscience. She specializes in training patients to function to their best optimum level in their daily activities. She presented 2 scientific paper in the Occupational therapy National conference (OTICON) in the year 2018 and 2019 held at Chandigarh and Mumbai respectively. She uses her knowledge and skills to encourage and incorporate independence in patients to improve their quality of Life. Her work speaks by the appreciation certificates rewarded to her on the basis of patient's positive feedbacks at one of her last workplace.
Special Educator
Name: Anita Atgamkar
Experience: - 7 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms. Anita Atgamkar is a Special Educator. She, has more than 7 years of experience in this field. She has specialized knowledge in providing early intervention to children with disabilities. Anita believes in working with the students who have wide range of special needs and disabilities. She creates an Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for each student which consist of goals which the individual would achieve in the coming months with the help of the Special Educator. She also coordinates with the Parents, School Administration, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist. She makes the session interesting for the student and uses various kinds of technique to teach curriculum so that the student enjoys the session.
Consultant Speech language Therapist
Name: Aditi Bhattacharjee
Experience: - 4+ Years
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Description: Ms. Aditi Bhattacharjee is a passionate Speech language pathologist. She holds a Master’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP) from T.N.M.C &B.Y. L Nair Charitable hospital. She is an ISHA (Indian Speech and Hearing Association) and RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registered therapist. She has an experience of more than 5 years working with children with language disorders, articulation disorder and Neurodevelopmental disorder (ASD, ADHD etc.) She specializes in working with patients with voice and swallowing disorders with underlying Neurological and Oncological disorders. She is certified in Oral placement therapy (OPT- Level 1).
Psychiatrist
Name: Aditya Anvekar
Experience: - 2.09 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I am a Consultant Psychiatrist in Mumbai with 2.09 years of clinical experience in assessing and treating clients with a range of psychiatric/psychological problems and other mental health related issues. I have a keen interest in general adult psychiatry, de-addiction (substances/behaviour) and psycho-oncology.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Prashant Khandare
Experience: - .6 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I am a paediatric occupational therapist
Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Sanjana Barot
Experience: - Fresher Years
Specialisation:
Description: I have completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Sciences from University College London (UCL) with distinction. I have also completed a certification program in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I believe in promoting access to mental health care for all and reducing the stigma around mental health.
Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Chinmayee Bagul
Experience: - 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Exploring why people do what they do has always interested me and brought me to psychology. As a clinical psychologist, I believe in using the therapy space to create an environment welcoming to the client's stories. I strive to assist people create develop an insight into oneself and the world.
Psychiatrist- Client Care
Name: Samridhi Sandooja
Experience: - 3 Years
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Description: Passionate psychiatrist who believes that every individual is different and unique. I strongly believe that psychiatric treatment, when required, should be tailor-made and aimed at improving the overall quality of life.
Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Shreeya Ghag
Experience: - 6 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Shreeya is a psychologist from Mumbai, with a master's degree in psychology and over 6 years of experience in the field. She follows an integrated and holistic approach to counselling by using techniques of Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness approaches, Person-centered Therapy as well as Couple Therapy approaches. She has worked with a variety of age groups and concerns like anxiety, mood disturbances, trauma, grief, work stress, adjustment concerns, relationship concerns, etc. She is passionate about creating awareness of mental health concerns and normalizing mental health conversations at the coffee table. In her free time, you will find her reading, traveling, learning new languages, or petting dogs and cats.
Clinical Psychologist & Outreach Associate
Name: Jahanvi Agrawal
Experience: - 1 Years
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Description: Jahanvi Agrawal is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about delivering quality care to her clients and engaging with the community to create widespread awareness about mental health care.
Occupational therapist
Name: Dolly Ashara
Experience: - Less than 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I am Dolly Ashara 26 years old, I have completed my bachelor's in occupational therapy and Master's in Occupational Therapy in Mental health from OT School and Centre, Seth GS Medical College, and KEM hospital.
I have been working in areas like child psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and de-addiction. My motivation to keep working hard each day is the positive testimonials from my patients, their relatives, and parents and that I am able to help them move towards better func.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Name: WASEEMA ARSHAD AHMED KHAN
Experience: - 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Here let's meet Waseema, an enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working occupational therapist. She aims to improve the ‘Quality Of Life’ of each client by providing holistic, comprehensive, and ‘The Best’ possible intervention. She completed her degree from the top-ranking institutions of our country - Bachelor's Of Occupational Therapy from LTMMC College and General Hospital (commonly known as Sion Hospital) and Master's Of Occupational Therapy from AIIPMR, Haji Ali. Working in these hospitals provided her with diverse experience as the clients are referred from various in-patient and outpatient units. She has done her specialization in Developmental Disabilities and is keen to work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. Her cheerful and playful attitude comforts the child and ensures a comfortable environment for therapy. Whether your child has issues in social interaction, scholastic performance, or activities of daily living, Waseema is here to provide your child with playful occupational therapy services and healthy parenting.
SPECIAL EDUCATOR
Name: YASMIN ANSARI
Experience: - 10 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms. Yasmin Ansari brings over a decade of experience to the field of special education. Holding a BA in psychology from Sophia College and a B.Ed in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from SNDT, Mumbai, she has developed a robust skill set through practical application and continuous learning. She is proficient in various methodologies, including remedial education and group sessions. She has experience in drafting Individualized Education plans, generating insightful reports, and providing guidance to Educators and Parents. Her dedication lies in fostering inclusivity within the education system, aiming to bridge gaps and promote equity for students with different challenges.
Psychiatrist
Name: Dr. Akshatha H.S.
Experience: - 10 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Dr. D. Akshatha is a Doctor and a Psychiatrist, who has completed her MBBS and MD from Sri Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur near Bengaluru, Karnataka. Her areas of expertise include Depression, Anxiety, Drug Dependence, Stress Management, Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, and more. She has won many prestigious awards including a Best PG paper award in KANCIPS-17 and Blitz presentation in IPSOCON-21 and has also authored numerous scientific publications in reputed international and national journals. She has also given many television programs and general public awareness programs regarding mental health.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist,MBBS, M.D.(psychiatry),DM-Child & Adolescent
Name: Dr. Sreyoshi Ghosh
Experience: - 13 Years
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Description: Dr. Sreyoshi Ghosh is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has served as an Assistant Professor at NIMHANS in Bengaluru. She completed her DM in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from NIMHANS in 2018 and holds MD in Psychiatry from KMC, Manipal, and MBBS from KMC, Mangalore. Her interests include psychotherapy, specifically Mentalization Based Therapy under Dr. Anthony Bateman, and she has experience working with individuals with various emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental issues, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, conduct disorders, and eating disorders. Additionally, she has an interest in community mental health, adolescent suicide prevention, school mental health, infant mental health, and neuropsychiatry. She has many publications in national and international journals.
Psychologist and Outreach Associate,
Queer Affirmative Certified Therapist
Name: Richa Mehrotra
Experience: - 3 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Richa Mehrotra, has an experience of approximately two years working with adolescents and adults of various psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety, depression, post-schizophrenia depression, substance use disorders, relationships, career issues, etc. She had worked with Mental Health Foundation, India on one of its projects of Preventing suicide inside prison-Tihar Jail, New Delhi. She also had an experience of providing online therapy to the patients with relationship issues, career problems, anxiety, etc. during the phase of Covid-19 Pandemic and thereafter. She also published two (2) of her articles in the field of parental rearing practices in International Journal of Indian Psychology (IJIP) and gained experience conducting research work related to cyber crime. However, her clinical training emphasised more on providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) with Mindfulness techniques. She prefers using integrative approach/therapy while providing therapies to her clients.
Speech Language Pathologist
Name: Amrita Prasad
Experience: - 8 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Amrita Prasad is a speech and language pathologist, having an experience of 6 years in the field. She is spcialized in oro placement therapy ( Level-1). Has area of interest in autism, down syndrome, articulation disorders.
Special Educator
Name: Divya Dev
Experience: - 10.9 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms. Divya Dev has more than a decade of experience in special education and has been exposed to a spectrum of childhood developmental disorders like specific learning disabilities, autism, behavioural issues, and children with intellectual challenges. She has completed a Masters in Psychology with a specialisation in clinical psychology from Bangalore and has pursued a Diploma in Community Psychology for Psychologists from the NIMHANS Digital Academy. Ms. Divya has contributed to enhancing the cognitive, behavioural, socioemotional, and learning skills of children with special needs. Ms. Divya believes in intensive remedial therapy and is interested in community mental health and prevention of child and adolescent mental issues.
Psychologist and outreach associate
Name: Sahana D
Experience: - 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I have done my M.Sc Clinical psychology and worked in an ASD therapy centre for 9 months. I am expertise in the treatment of all child and a few adult psychiatric disorders. In addition to my excellent clinical skills, my pleasant personality and compassionate nature are very much appreciated by patients. My approach to therapy is very client-based and is eclectic in practice. I love to enhance and encourage mental, physical, and spiritual well-being while keeping in mind the quality-of-life issues and educating people on Wellness. I have attended various conferences in the field of Psychology. I am open and thorough about why recommend a treatment or a diagnostic test.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Bashabdatta Panda
Experience: - 8+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: With an overall 8 years of experience, Ms. Bashabdatta is a compassionate and dedicated occupational therapist who has been providing therapeutic services to kids individually and also in groups, with parental guidance, and training.
Psychiatrist & Head-Mpower-The Centre, Kolkata
Name: Dr Preeti Parakh
Experience: - 12+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: Dr. Preeti Parakh has done MD in Psychiatry from Banaras Hindu University and a senior residency from the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chand igarh. She has expertise in the treatment of all general child and adult psychiatric disorders and also has a special interest in patients dealing with substance abuse-related issues. In addition to her excellent clinical skills, her pleasant personality and compassionate nature are very much appreciated by her patients. She is open and thorough about why she recommends a treatment or a diagnostic test. She has also published in many national and international journals and has written book chapters as well.
Psychologist & Outreach Associate,
Queer Affirmative Certified Therapist
Name: Soumali Bardhan
Experience: - 5+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: Clinical and Developmental Psychologist (RCI Registered) possessing over 5 years of work experience in treating child, adolescent and adult clients. Completed M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (R.C.I registered) and obtained Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling (UGC certified).Well-experienced in conducting psychotherapeutic interventions, well-skilled in conducting detailed psychometric assessments, Certified Quality Circle Time trainer, Trained in Academic Performance Enhancement Program (APEP), Conducted several workshops and trainings for students, parents and teachers at several educational and corporate organizations.
Clinical Psychologist and Outreach Associate
Name: Tania Saha
Experience: - 6+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms. Tania Saha has worked extensively with individuals having anxiety related issues including OCD, Panic, Phobia along with aiding individuals with difficulties with management of everyday stress related concerns, depression, emotional difficulties and low self esteem. Her approach towards therapy is open and compassionate. She has completed her fellowship in psycho-oncology from Tata Medical Center where she has worked extensively with individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families through supportive therapeutic approaches and dealing with end-of-life grief. She has also been a part of breast cancer support group. Tania has also worked in Antara Psychiatric Hospital, Kolkata where she has done psychometric assessments and therapies of in-patient and out- patient department of adults and adolescents. She has also been attached with several online platforms involving Tata Health and Cult.Fit to help individuals going through difficulties with general life transitions and improving their mental health. She is also a certified queer affirmative therapist. She has been a co-author of 2 publications in international journals of oncology.
Clinical Psychologist and Outreach Associate- Client Care.
Name: ANKITA GAYEN
Experience: - 1+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ankita is a Clinical Psychologist (RCI registered)who has worked extensively with child, adolescent, and adult individuals. She has completed her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (R.C.I Registered) and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (UGC Certified). She has worked in Army Command Hospital (Eastern Command) where she has skilfully executed detailed psychometric assessments and therapies for serving and retired army professionals and their families and conducted several workshops and awareness programmes. She has done an internship in Antara Psychiatric Hospital during her student years. She helps individuals having a wide range of psychological difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, panic, phobia, OCD, and stress-related issues. Ankita has a compassionate approach towards therapy.
Special Educator
Name: Anita Sarkar
Experience: - 15 Years
Specialisation:
Description: As a dedicated special educator with over 15 years of professional expertise, I am deeply committed to creating a meaningful and positive influence in the lives of individuals with diverse learning requirements. My extensive experience equips me with a profound knowledge of various learning disabilities, exceptionalities, and developmental disorders. Recognized for my steadfast dedication, patience, and empathy, I have consistently cultivated an inclusive learning atmosphere that nurtures student growth, independence, and self-advocacy. My prior experiences include working in both special school and inclusive schools like Ahead, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, and Indus Valley World School.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Sweta Kumari
Experience: - 4 Years
Specialisation:
Description: An AIOTA registered Occupational Therapist having 4 years of experience in handling children with Autism, ADHD, CP, Congenital anomalies, DMD, etc., and adults with neurological disorders like stroke, SCI, MND, Parkinson's, neuropathy, and also orthopedic problems. Has experience working in both government and private sector.
Speech Therapist
Name: SHRAVASTI BANERJEE
Experience: - 7 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Shravasti Banerjee is a passionate Audiologist and Speech speech-language pathologist having an experience of 7 years in the field. She completed her BASLP and MASLP from the West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2015. Previously she has worked with Hearing Point and Fortis Hospital Noida as a consultant Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist. She has a keen interest in Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD), articulation disorders, and fluency disorders. Her areas of expertise are aphasia, dysarthria, and voice disorders.
Senior Psychiatrist
Name: Dr. Kishor Gujar
Experience: - 26 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Consultant Adult & Child Psychiatrist, Manas Clinic, Kunte chowk, Laxmi road, Pune & Visiting Psychiatrist at DMH, Sancheti & Galaxy care hospital. Immediate Past President of Indian Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Past President of Indian Psychiatric Society - Western Zonal Branch ( 2014-15). Organised National conferences, Parents & Teachers workshops on mental health issues in children, School Mental Health Programme. Presented symposia & workshops in national & International conferences. Worked at YCM Hospital, Pimpri for more than 24 yrs as Psychiatrist & 2 yrs as Dy Medical Superintendent & instrumental in establishing PG activities.
Psychiatrist
Name: Dr Sneha Arya
Experience: - 7 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I have completed MBBS & MD Psychiatry with a total experience of 7 years in the field. I am a member of the Indian Psychiatric society. I believe that every individual needs a different approach. I focus on a holistic method of treatment.
Psychologist
Name: Bhakti Ghate
Experience: - 17 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Counselling psychologist by profession , i started my carrier with a corporate as consulting psychologist, moving further i joined a counselling and training company , Young buzz where i was trained and worked with more than 50 schools, individual clients and companies for counselling and life skill training. Moving to Pune 14 years ago, started freelancing as a life skill trainer and a counsellor , and have been working with many corporates, NGOs, schools and colleges since. Apart from freelancing, started working a visiting psychologist at a reputed Engineering college I2IT, Hinjewadi, Pune approximately 4 years back.
Clinical Psychologist & Outreach Associate
Name: Rashmi Rai
Experience: - 5+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: I am Rashmi Rai, Clinical Psychologist (M.Phil Clinical Psychology, RCI registered). I have extensive training in conducting and evaluating psychometric assessment, and offering psychotherapies including Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Family therapy, Couple and marriage counseling, Schema focused therapy and Mindfulness based interventions (viz. MBCT, MBSR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT therapy). My interest area lies in providing assistance and support in a holistic approach with advanced psychotherapeutic techniques. My general style includes working on thought processes to experience the inherent riches of human life. I provide the tools necessary to move forward in current life no matter what recent stressors may be. I believe in discovering the root causes of problems that affect current well-being. I am more focused on providing effective psychological tools and techniques to bring about changes I want to experience in life and making myself capable enough to be able to discover solutions to all problems. I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Sovereign health group, Delhi Cantt, and Nimhans Hospital. My passion for my field made me explore the world of psychotherapy and gave me motivation to work as a Psychotherapist. I have contributed in the field of research as well and published a couple of research papers in international journals. I believe in focusing on one’s strengths as much as one’s struggles. I am compassionate and a truly dedicated listener. Together, I believe I can work with a client in a collaborative way to make positive changes.
Speech Therapist
Name: Pranati Ovhal
Experience: - 1.7 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I am a passionate speech language pathologist with good experience, working with pediatric population. Bringing forth an empathetic and professional attitude, I am committed to providing patients with the best service possible. I have done certification in oral sensory motor intervention for pediatric feeding difficulties and a 5-module course in dimensifying autism. My goal is to design an individual plan to help each and every one of my patients to achieve the best possible outcome.
Speech Language Pathologist
Name: Blessy Thomas
Experience: - 2.7 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I'm Blessy C Thomas has completed MASLP with RCI and ISHA license, OPT certified and Avaz certified AAC Professional. I have 2years 7 months experience in Pediatric population. I'm Speech Language Pathologist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient's assessment, case management, intervention, planning, documentation and strong communication skill. I extend my expertise to effective counseling for parents and follow up care.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Akshada Khanvilkar
Experience: - 1+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: I'm a certified Mental Health Occupational Therapist. I graduated from T.N.M.C - Nair Hospital, Mumbai, and my Postgraduation from L.T.M.M.C - Sion Hospital, Mumbai. I also have experience working at KEM Hospital, Mumbai during my residency years. After graduation, I've had 3 years of experience working with clients with acute and chronic conditions, conducting workshops, and presenting clinical cases. I'm also a certified Antenatal Postnatal exercises specialist and a CBT practitioner.
As an Occupational Therapist, I intend to provide holistic care to my clients and help them empower themselves.
Art Therapist
Name: Ritu Dua
Experience: - 14.07 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ritu Dua is an Art Therapist with an M.F.A. Art Therapy from the School of Fine Arts and Applied Arts, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India. She also has a background as an educator and has orchestrated art making endeavours and educational sessions for special-needs individuals, underprivileged children, and women. Ritu is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques that help the client process emotions and engage in a dialogue with their art and create a personal vocabulary of symbols and meaning.
Music Therapist
Name: Mansi Panse
Experience: - 2 Years
Specialisation:
Description: My name is mansi nandkumar panse, iam completed my graduation in commerce from pune university, also i have completed my madhyama purn classical exam from gandharv, and iam completed my music therapy course from anahat music therapy and training course
Special Educator
Name: Shamika Tikhe
Experience: - 6 Years
Specialisation:
Description: She is a dedicated special educator with six years of experience. She excels in creating inclusive learning environments, crafting individualized education plans, and collaborating with teams to support student progress. With empathy and creativity, Shamika empowers students to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Meru Sharma
Experience: - 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms Meru is a dedicated individual who works hard and pays attention to detail. She has worked with various government institutes and hospitals during her internship and Master's and has gained immense knowledge and experience in dealing with clients from all age groups. She has a specialization in Neurological Rehabilitation which makes her unique in dealing with clients suffering from Autism, ADHD, Stroke, Parkinson's Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and many more. During all her years of practice, she has learned to use her extensive skills to provide individualized care and treatment to each client. Meru believes in holistic rehabilitation and makes the journey easy and comfortable to achieve.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Name: Aditya Nair
Experience: - 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: I am a simple guy with a passion for psychiatry. Love watching and playing football.
Clinical Psychologist & Outreach Associate
Name: Suneha Naik
Experience: - 1.02 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms Suneha Naik graduated from SCB Medical College & Hospital, Odisha with M Phil in Clinical Psychology with overall experience of 2 years post qualification. She has also worked as a Wellness & Resiliency Coach in TaskUs, Indore in content creation, individual and group coaching for content moderators viewing sensitive data, promoting mental health campaigns and leadership training. She specialises in mindfulness based cognitive therapy for a range of mental health issues like OCD, Stress related disorders, dissociative disorders, mood disorders and borderline personality disorder for adolescents and adult population. She is interested in working with children and geriatric age groups as well and is LGBTQ+ affirmative.
Psychologist & Outreach Associate.
Name: Ms. Sayali Shinde
Experience: - 2.5 Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms Sayali Shinde graduated from Bhavans college and completed Masters degree in clinical psychology affiliated Mumbai University. Also she has completed her postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis university, Pune. Currently working experience that she holds is 2.5 years. Her Past working experience is from Psychiatric rehabilitation setup during her internship and work experience, She has been trained to deal with the population ranges from Child to adult and geriatric. Her forte is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanitarian approach which will help to deal with clients who have OCD, Anxiety and Stress Disorder, PTSD and Grief and trauma related interventions.
Speech language Pathologist
Name: Dr. Pooja Giri
Experience: - 4+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: Mrs.Pooja Giri graduated from Bharati Vidaypeeth (Deemed to be University ) ,Pune. She has 4.5 + years of experience.She has worked as Audiologist & speech language pathologist at Inspiring hearing & therapies, pune & also at Soundwell speech & hearing clinic,Mumbai.She has completed certificate course of Auditory verbal therapy & IMPACT course of Cochlear implant. Also done certificate course of Oral placement Therapy -technique for feeding & articulation from Talktools. Dr.Pooja specialises in taking clients with Developmental language disorders (ASD,ADHD,Hearing impairment,LD ) ,Articulation disorders ,Fluency disorders (Stuttering ) ,Voice disorders , Neuro communication disorder , Auditory verbal therapy & Auditory Training.
Occupational Therapist
Name: Himali Mistry
Experience: - Less than 1 Years
Specialisation:
Description: enthusiast towards occupation and its attainability by every individual of varied age group.
Remedial Teacher/Special Educator
Name: Ujwala Prakash Wadekar
Experience: - 11+ Years
Specialisation:
Description: Ms. Ujwala Prakash Wadekar is a dedicated special educator with over 11 years of experience in the field. Her expertise lies in working with multi disability children, including those with visual impairment (V.I.), mental retardation (M.R.), intellectual disabilities (I.D.), autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Furthermore, she holds certifications as a trained sports coach from Special Olympics Bharat, specializing in BOCCHE, basketball, athletics, and football.
In addition to her extensive experience in handling disability children, Ms. Ujwala Prakash Wadekar is adept at providing personalized one-to-one support as well as facilitating group sessions. Her versatility in catering to individual needs while effectively managing group dynamics underscores her commitment to inclusive education and holistic development.