PROFESSIONALS @THEMINDGARDEN
SONAKSHI GANDHI (SHE/HER)
Founder, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist (RCI)
Sonakshi Gandhi is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, who has been practicing independently for over 8 years. In her practice, she works with individuals across the age group 13-60 and from varied socio-cultural backgrounds in order to reduce their distress, enhance their well-being and improve their quality of life.
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She uses an eclectic psychotherapeutic approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance based therapy methods to help clients.
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Sonakshi has an M.Phil degree in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences [IHBAS], Delhi and a Masters in Psychology from the University of Delhi). In her experience, she has worked extensively with individuals, couples and families experiencing difficult life transitions, emotional challenges, mental health issues, and relationship concerns.
ISHHITA GUPTA (SHE/HER)
Clinical Psychologist (RCI)
Ishhita (she/her) is a RCI registered clinical psychologist who has worked with adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns for 6+ years.
Her practice is deeply rooted in the Humanistic approach, and she strongly feels the client is the expert in their life, and she is just a catalyst.
She has further trained in Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy and believes that no one-size-fits-all. She has worked extensively with a variety of challenges like anxiety, depression, self harm, stress, emotional dysregulation and personality concerns. When she is not working she is playing with furry friends, reading and going on adventures.
LAKSHAY PRAKASH (HE/ HIM)
Clinical Psychologist (RCI)
Lakshay Prakash is a RCI-Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist based out of Delhi. He holds an MPhil Degree in Clinical Psychology from IHBAS Delhi and Masters in Psychology from Ambedkar University Delhi.
He has extensive experience of working in non-profit and hospital-based settings, with a diverse client population and planning successful intervention for a variety of clinical and psychosocial concerns.
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He employs an eclectic framework in his therapeutic practice, combining the Cognitive and Mindfulness based models with the insights gained in Existential and Psychodynamic traditions. He has immense faith in the practice and potential of psychotherapy and works towards removing barriers to individual growth and improving the quality of life in his clients.
In his experience, he has worked with adolescents and adults in individual and group format, towards creating safe and queer-affirmative spaces to help with concerns ranging from identity issues, relationship difficulties, role transitions, work/school related challenges, to crisis intervention.
NITIN ANANDI LAL (HE/ HIM)
RCI Registered Clinical Psychologist
Nitin Anandi Lal has an MPhil. (Clinical Psychology) from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, and is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India. He does Comprehensive Psychological Assessment for adults and holds expertise in various forms of psychotherapeutic interventions.
He is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) from The Beck Institute, Philadelphia, USA; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectal Behavioural Therapy. He is trained to administer Virtual Reality Therapy for various Anxiety Disorders and to use Bio-feedback as an integral management strategy. Apart from doing Psychological Assessments for Children, he has keen interest in management Childhood Disorders. He likes working with children right from birth to adolescence. He is also trained in Play Therapy. He is a qualified COGMED Coach for Working Memory Training.
SHREYA AGARWAL (SHE/ HER)
Psychotherapist
Shreya has an M.Phil in Clinical and counselling practices. She has a work experience of 3 years. Shreya works using an integrative approach deriving from narrative, cbt and analytical schools of psychology with emphasis on mind-body connection.
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She works with various concerns lying on the mental health spectrum such as anxiety, depression, trauma, personality concerns, interpersonal concerns to name a few.
SANJOLI SAKHUJA
Art Psychotherapist
Sanjoli Sakhuja is an Art Psychotherapist with a background in Psychology. She has completed her bachelor's from Lady's Shri Ram College (Delhi University) and Master's in Applied Psychology from Delhi University. She also has a Masters's in Art Psychotherapy from Goldsmith's College, University of London.
Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 6 years. Her theoretical approach is informed by the psychodynamic school of thought using visual art. She adapts her approach to therapy depending on the needs of the client.
Sanjoli is currently working with individuals between the age group of 13-40 years. She helps individuals cope with mild to moderate mental health concerns. These include stress, anxiety, empowerment, family and relationship conflict, positive thinking, self-awareness, self-esteem building, creativity, and imagination. She also helps individuals manage difficult emotions like shame, guilt, anger, aggression (physical and verbal), and rage. She is passionate about using art to promote overall well-being and build resilience.
SHIVANGI ANIL (SHE/ HER)
Psychotherapist
Shivangi is a registered mental health professional with the Counsellors Council of India (CRN 2861333). Shivangi did her Bachelors in Psychology from Lady Shri Ram College for Women and her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Ambedkar University, Delhi. Further, she is a certified Solution Focused Brief Therapy from Children First India & IASTI.
She follows an eclectic approach to therapy that draws from Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Practices & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. She works with young and middle-aged adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship and career related concerns. Shivangi’s practice is informed by principles of social justice, inclusivity, and feminism. As a therapist, Shivangi believes that clients are the experts in their lives while therapists support them in discovering better versions of themselves, while they transverse the impact of societal structures on their lives.
MEGHA DHIMAN (SHE/HER/HERS)
Psychotherapist
Megha holds extensive therapeutic experience with individuals of all age groups, gender and sexual orientation. She practices an in-depth Psychotherapy work which focuses on lived experiences, attachment styles, relationship dynamics, socio-political and socio-cultural roots of individuals. Her therapeutic style is inclined towards an Integrated Relational Psychodynamic approach. Her work is informed by intersectionality, feminism, trauma, caste and LGBTQ-affirmative lens.
Megha has a Masters Degree in Psycho-social Clinical Studies and PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling. Currently, she is enrolled in an International Group Analytic Psychotherapy Training accredited by Institute of Group Analysis, UK. She believes no matter how maladaptive a person’s behavior is, there should always be room for Empathy.
Population caters to :- 15 years old to 40 years old
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Language Competency - Hindi, English, Punjabi
ANIEKA SEQUEIRA (SHE/ HER)
Psychotherapist
Anieka Sequeira emphasises the importance of a safe therapeutic environment in the growth and development of her clients. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and, emotional and physical abuse.
She strives to be a trauma-informed therapist and uses an eclectic approach, tailoring the techniques used according to the client's needs. However, she does incline towards DBT, CBT, and humanistic approaches.
Client Population: 13-45 years
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DR. SIDHARTH SOOD (HE/ HIM)
Psychiatrist
Dr Sidharth Sood is a Consultant Neuropsychiatric and Child and Adolescent Specialist. He has an MBBS degree from Maulana Azad Medical College and an MD degree from the prestigious IHBAS, Delhi.
He practises a biomedical approach to the management of Developmental Disorders in childhood along with being an expert Neuropsychiatric and has a professional experience of 4 years.
His practice areas are neuropsychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, de-addiction and psychosexual disoders.