Psychologist by training, flawed human by design.
 

I, like everyone else, am a work in progress and strive to be a better version of myself as I continue to grow as a professional and a human being.

 

Education and Qualification:

 

• Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Nowrosjee Wadia College, University of Pune. (2013)

• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Fergusson College, University of Pune. (2011)

• International Baccalaureate, United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Singapore. (2008)

 

Work Experience:

 

• Consultant provider with Modern Health, San Francisco, USA (2021 - Present)

• Director, Co-Founder, The Torchbearers Foundation (2020 - Present)

• Mental Health Consultant, Keshav Suri Foundation (2019 - 2021)

• NCR Associate for POSH at Work, empanelled by the Government of India (2019)

• Counsellor on a national level mental health helpline, iCALL Psychosocial Helpline, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, India (2017 - 2019)

• Consultant psychologist with the NANIHI Center, a super speciality mental health facility in Pune, India ( 2020 - Present) 

• 1 year intensive internship in the department of clinical psychology at The Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Allied Sciences, (VIMHANS hospital), New Delhi, India (2015)

 

Brief bio:

 

I primarily work with adolescents (16+ years) and adults (18+ years), across gender, sexual, cultural and religious identities on a wide range of biological, psychological and social concerns related to mental health.

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I have a trauma informed, queer affirmative, sex positive, intersectional, feminist approach and belief that everyone deserves to be treated with equity regardless of race, religion, gender, class, caste or sexual orientation.

I actively pursue continuing my professional development in order to provide the best standards of care possible.

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My desire to be of service to the community has directed my interests since my early years and consequently my career as a mental healthcare provider. I find solace in nature and animals and they continue to be a source of rejuvenation and respite in this trying world.

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In 2021, I co-founded The Torchbearers Foundation, a not for profit, section 8 company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. We are working towards the prevention of and response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence in India.

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To know more about foundation and our work click the following link:

The Torchbearers Foundation