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M.A. in Psychology and Diploma in Remediation
Asst. Psychologist & Remedial Educator
Experience: 2 Years
Expertise: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, LD, Social Anxiety & Separation Anxiety.
Charges: Rs. 1500/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Mode of Sessions: Offline / In Person
Ms. Urja Shah is a Child Psychologist at Reflect Within. She has a master’s degree in psychology with Specialization in Child, from University of Mumbai. She is a trained mental health professional who has specialised in administering assessment and treatment for children and adolescents. Urja has previously worked with the Institution of Exceptional Children, Vallabhdas Dagara Indian Society – Mentally Challenged and Sion Hospital. She is compassionate and empathetic, and has a genuine desire to help children who are struggling with emotional, behavioural, or developmental issues, overcome their challenges and reach their full potential. She values the saying by Haim Ginott that – “Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”
M.B.B.S, M.D. Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
Experience: 5 Years
Expertise: Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Behavior Issues, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Psychosis.
Charges: Rs. 2000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Mode of Sessions: Online / In Person
Dr. Dhruv J. Parmar is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Sexologist, De-addiction and Insomnia specialist. In Addition to his Degree in Psychiatry from LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, he has done his fellowship in Psychosexual Medicine from JSS University, Mysuru, Advanced course in management of Addictive Disorders from NIMHANS, Bengaluru and the World Psychiatric Association’s course on management of Insomnia. Has been a speaker in various National and International Conferences. Has numerous publications in National and International Journals. Apart from treating the core Psychiatric issues, he specialises in management of psychosexual issues, Addictive Disorders and Insomnia. He strongly believes in De-stigmatising mental health issues and that the key to a healthy body is a healthy mind. He lives by his motto, ‘Its ok to not be ok’ and makes sure it’s a key in his treatment plan. His aim is to help you cultivate mindfulness, insight and a desire for personal growth in all areas of your life. The goal is not to simply reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or any other illness, but to help you thrive in your personal and professional endeavours.
M.A., MPhil RCI NO. A71974
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Experience: 10 Years
Expertise: Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Depression, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Eating Disorder, ADHD, Marital Issues.
Charges: Rs. 3000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Marathi
Mode of Sessions: Online / In Person
Mr. Swapnil Bhopi is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the field. His enthusiasm, persistence, punctuality and mindfulness helped him in achieving great heights in benefitting the individual and the society at large. He not only has conducted various workshops on topics such as stress management, suicide prevention and de-addiction awareness at various government and private organisations but also has been interviewed on these topics by various newspapers and social media. He also has the experience of working as a resource person for CNE by “Maharashtra Nursing Council” and at various reality shows.
B.Sc in Microbiology, PG in Nutrition and Food
Nutritionist
Experience: 15 Years
Expertise: Nutritional deficiencies in children with special needs, eating disorder.
Charges: Rs. 1500/- (for 45 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Mode of Sessions: Online / In Person
Mrs. Khushbu Mehta is a valedictorian post graduate in Nutrition and Food Technology from SNDT college. A thorough understanding in child and general population nutrition is expressed through her 13 years of practice into the field of Nutrition and graduation from Microbiology. She specifically deals with children with special needs, developmental delays and adults struggling with their mental health due to their eating habits, mental health concerns and having poor esteem due to weight gain or weight loss. She defines her purpose of being a nutritionist for a greater cause: the process of saving people from health myths or faulty food habits by discerning science-based information on health and equipping them with it. Her catchphrase is ‘Get your food right, your mind will nourish on its own.’
B.O.Th., M.O. Th
Occupational Therapist
Experience: 7 Years
Expertise: ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental delays, Parkinson, Dementia, Stroke, MND, Multiple Sclerosis.
Charges: Rs. 2000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Mode of Sessions: Offline / In Person
Dr. Helly Shroff currently serves as an Occupational Therapist at Reflect Within. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (B.O.TH) and a Master’s degree (Neuro) in Occupational Therapy from KEM Hospital. With over five years of experience in the field, she has worked at prestigious institutions such as Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Haemophilia Society, and Disha Counselling Centre. Her expertise spans a wide range of cases, including ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental delays.
Dr. Shroff is a compassionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care. She possesses the ability to develop treatment programs that enhance a client’s capacity to carry out daily activities and occupations independently, thereby boosting their confidence. Additionally, she specialises in addressing Adult Neurological conditions, including Stroke Rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, Neuropathies, Brain injuries, Dementia, MNDs (Motor Neuron Diseases), and Multiple Sclerosis.
(B.P.Th) Clinical Physiotherapist (Paediatric)
Physiotherapist
Experience: 15 Years
Expertise: Cerebral Palsy, Bell’s Palsy, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, Spina Bifida.
Charges: Rs. 2000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Mode of Sessions: Offline / In Person
Dr. Ameet Thanky is an empathetic physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in paediatric and adult physiotherapy. He has demonstrated success in facilitating treatment for both outpatients/ inpatients by his fine diagnostic skills, in-depth patient evaluation and developing a treatment plan in order to achieve patient mobility. He majorly deals with patients having Cerebral Palsy cases needing corrective surgery, pre-op and post-op rehabilitation, Syndromic Cases with developmental delay, babies with prolonged NICU stay, premature babies, Bell’s Palsy – facial paralysis, bladder rehabilitation and a lot more.
He is a skilled medical care professional with wholehearted dedication towards patient care and willingness to learn & keep abreast of new developments in the medical field.
His main motto since he started his practice is – “To always be patient centric. Giving them an optimistic reality check so that an acceptance develops towards the illness and planning a suitable therapy program to achieve a desirable therapy goal. Also framing home ex’s program to maintain the progress. Busting the myths related to the illness.”
M.B.B.S, M.D. Psychiatry, DNB, MIPS
Psychiatrist
Experience: 8 Years
Expertise: Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Behavior Issues, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Psychosis, Delusions.
Charges: Rs. 2000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Marathi
Mode of Sessions: Online / In Person
Dr. Rohit Deshmukh holds an M.D. in Psychiatry, which he earned from the renowned Grant Government Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals in Mumbai. His extensive medical training and clinical exposure have equipped him with the expertise to address a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, thanks to his comprehensive experience gained during his tenure at Sir J.J. Hospital. In addition to this, he has also dedicated his professional efforts to the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Nair Hospital.
His approach to mental health is guided by a profound belief: he views mental illness not merely as a medical condition but as a product of an individual’s life experiences and the circumstances that surround them. This perspective enables him to gain a deep understanding of the underlying factors contributing to a person’s mental health challenges, allowing him to take a comprehensive and holistic approach to their treatment and well-being.
M.A., REBT Certified
Counselling Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Experience: 15 Years
Expertise: Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Depression, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Eating Disorder, ADHD, Marital Issues.
Charges: Rs. 2000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Mode of Sessions: Offline / In Person
Mrs. Sneha Rao Parmar is a counselling psychologist and a family therapist with over 15 years of experience. She has wide expertise in, namely, couple, family counselling & marital therapy, adult counselling that focuses on stress management and anxiety issues and working with children and adolescents with special needs, assessing children with academic difficulties, developmental delays, behavioural problems, and counselling parents. Additionally, she has been a guest lecturer at various organizations such as Arya Vidya Mandir and Mary Immaculate as a visiting faculty. she also has conducted CRE workshops with teachers across Maharashtra for RCI. She is currently associated with SOPAN as a lecturer for B.Ed. students. One of her favourite quotes is, “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
M.A. in Applied Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Experience: 6 Years
Expertise: Anxiety PTSD, OCD, Depression, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Eating Disorder, ADHD, Marital Issues.
Charges: Rs. 2500/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Bengali
Mode of Sessions: Online / In person
Ms. Kasturi Roy is a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist at Reflect Within. Her extensive experience equips her with the expertise to work with individuals of all age groups, addressing a broad spectrum of psychological and emotional issues. These issues can range from children struggling with behavioural problems to adults dealing with severe mental health disorders.
Ms. Roy’s therapeutic approach is characterised by its versatility and adaptability. She employs a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to tailor her treatment to the unique needs of each individual. Among the techniques she uses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) play a prominent role. These therapies are known for their effectiveness in helping individuals identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, fostering positive change in their lives.
In addition to CBT and REBT, Ms. Roy also incorporates art-based approaches into her sessions. Art therapy is a creative and expressive method that can be particularly beneficial for individuals who may find it challenging to express their thoughts and emotions through traditional talk therapy. By incorporating art into her sessions, Ms. Roy provides her clients with a diverse range of tools to explore and navigate their inner worlds, fostering self-discovery and healing.
M.Sc in Psychology (Clinical and Counselling)
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Experience: 3 Years
Expertise: Anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, Eating Disorder, Social Anxiety, Depression, Separation Anxiety.
Charges: Rs. 2000/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Kannada
Mode of Sessions: Online / In Person
Ms. Vinanthi Hegde is a Clinical Psychologist at Reflect Within. She holds a master’s degree in psychology with Clinical and Counselling Specialisation from SDM College, Mangalore University. She is also a passionate researcher, having written, presented, and published various research papers, and has also worked under IIT Roorkee. Her research spans diverse topics in psychology, contributing valuable insights to the field.
She has experience working with NGOs like Shraddhanand Mahilashram and Manav Seva Sangh, addressing legal cases such as rape, sexual abuse, and unwed mothers, and has also worked with hospitals like Dimhans and Sion Hospital. Her therapeutic approach is largely eclectic and inclined towards Gestalt psychology and Art based approaches. An empathetic person and active listener, She strongly believes in the saying by Soren Kierkegaard, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.”
M.A. in Psychology (Clinical)
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist Supervisor
Experience: 5 Years
Expertise: Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Eating Disorder, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Autism.
Charges: Rs. 2200/- (for 60 mins)
Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kutchi
Mode of Sessions: Online / In Person
Ms. Nidhi Karia is a clinical psychologist and a psychotherapist at Reflect Within. She works with individuals across ages having different issues ranging from children having behavioural issues to adults having severe mental health disorders. Her therapeutic approach includes Person-Centred Therapy, RE-CBT therapy and M-E-T. Currently, she is also affiliated to Sunshine Wellness Centre, a rehabilitation centre. She has previously worked with the Institution of Exceptional Children and Advitya. She is an affable, empathetic and a dedicated professional and strongly believes that – “As therapists it is our job to help people realize how rare and valuable each of us are and to provide ways of further developing their discovered uniqueness.”