I am a clinical psychologist (RCI licensed) with 13 years of experience in the field of mental healthcare. I completed my PhD in clinical psychology from most prestigious institute-All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. I completed MPhil from Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi. I am a certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioner, trained by Dr. Russ Harris (Australia), and also a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (TF-CBT), trained by Dr Barbara Rothbaum (Emory University, USA), Dr David Tolin (Institute of Living, USA), & Debra Kaysen (Stanford University, USA). I am the founder of the Centre for Mental Healthcare in Lucknow and currently serve as the Director of Research at IMHRC, Lucknow. My research papers have been featured in prestigious PubMed and Scopus journals, contributing significantly to the field of mental health. I have had the honor of participating as a guest speaker at esteemed institutions such as the Army Corps Center & College Lucknow, Central Command Lucknow, and the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi, among others. AWARDS: -Best PhD Thesis Award at NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi -Best research paper awards at Trauma Conclave- 2018, International CBT conference-2017 -Fellowship (2016) to the 14th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Australia from DST, Govt. of India -Senior Research Fellowship from UGC PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: -American Psychological Association -Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP) -Society for Addiction Psychology (SAP-LFM023) EX ASSOCIATE: -Researcher in ICMR Project at AIIMS, Delhi -Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi -Command Hospital, Lucknow I firmly believe that just as we prioritize physical health, addressing mental health concerns is equally essential. Seeking help when needed is a testament to one's strength, not a sign of weakness.