PROFILE SUMMARY
A passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychology MPhil graduate with comprehensive academic training and internship experience in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and therapy. Seeking a position to apply psychological principles and therapeutic techniques to support clients in overcoming emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Adept at research-based intervention strategies and fostering therapeutic alliances.
EDUCATION
MPhil in Clinical Psychology (Applied for RCI License Number) – Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education
Master of Science in Psychology – University of Madras, Chennai, India
Bachelor of Arts in History – Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India
Fellowship Program in Psychology Counselling – NHCA Singapore
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), PESI Academy, USA
Certification in Improving Self-Esteem in Teens, PESI Academy, USA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant Psychologist, Noble Hospital, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (2021–Present)
Consultant Psychologist, Private Practice
TRAINING
Trauma-Informed Therapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education (3-day workshop)
Grief Therapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education (2-day workshop)
Cognitive Retraining Psychotherapy, SRM College, Chennai (3-day workshop, Katangulathur campus)
RCI organized workshops
SKILLS
Active Listening and Empathy
Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
Case Formulation and Documentation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mental Health Counseling
Crisis Intervention and Management
STRENGTHS
Clinical Expertise: Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosing a wide range of mental health disorders, and formulating tailored treatment plans.
Therapeutic Proficiency: Delivering evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working with medical and psychiatric teams to offer holistic care.
Crisis Management: Assessing and intervening in high-risk situations, including suicidal ideation and severe psychiatric symptoms.
Patient-Centered Care: Building trust and therapeutic alliances to empower patient engagement.
Leadership and Supervision: Mentoring and supervising junior psychologists and interns.
Commitment to Professional Growth: Actively attending workshops and staying updated with current research.
HEMA SHANKAR
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Contact
Purasaiwakkam,Chennai
MPHIL IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (APPLIED FOR RCI LICENSE NUMBER) SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PORUR, CHENNAI ,TAMIL NADU, INDIA
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS , CHENNAI, INDIA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY , WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI, INDIA
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELLING (NHCA SINGAPORE)
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) PESI
P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y
A passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychology MPhil graduate with comprehensive academic training and internship experience in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and therapy. Seeking a position to apply psychological principles and therapeutic techniques to support clients in overcoming emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Adept at research-based intervention strategies and fostering therapeutic alliances.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C
STRENGHTS
2024- PRESENT
Assistant Professor Department of clinical Psychology
2021- Present
Parttime consultant Noble Hospital
ACADEMY,USA
CERTIFICATION IN IMPROVING SELF ESTEEM IN TEENS PESI ACADEMY, USA
S K I L L S
Active Listening and Empathy Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis ase Formulation and Documentation Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mental Health Counseling
Crisis Intervention and Management
TRAINING
RCI organized workshops Trauma Informed Therapy -Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education
( 3 Days Workshop)
Grief Therapy- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education
(2 Days Workshop)
Cognitive Retraining Psychotherapy SRM (katangulathur) college Chennai ( 3 Days Workshop)
Clinical Expertise: Proficient in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosing a wide range of mental health disorders, and formulating tailored treatment plans for individuals with complex needs.
Therapeutic Proficiency: Skilled in delivering evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy, to support clients in managing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Experienced in working within multidisciplinary teams, integrating psychological insights with medical and psychiatric care to offer holistic treatment to patients.
Crisis Management: Strong ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations, providing immediate support to individuals in high-risk conditions, including those with suicidal ideation or severe psychiatric symptoms.
Patient-Centered Care: Compassionate and empathetic approach to client care, fostering trust and a therapeutic alliance that empowers patients to engage actively in their treatment journey.
Leadership and Supervision: Demonstrated capacity to mentor and supervise junior psychologists and interns, ensuring high-quality care and professional development within the team.
Commitment to Professional Growth: Continuously advancing professional knowledge by attending workshops, seminars, and staying updated on the latest research in clinical psychology.
MPHIL IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (APPLIED FOR RCI LICENSE NUMBER) SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS , CHENNAI, INDIA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY , WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI, INDIA
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELLING (NHCA SINGAPORE)
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) PESI