Psychologists, Therapists & Psychiatrist in Lucknow

She holds an M.Phil from the Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Ranchi, completed in 2014, at one of India’s most prestigious mental health institutes, founded in 1925, and worked as a Research Officer on an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) project at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru; ICMR is a Government of India medical research body, and NIMHANS is India’s leading mental health institute, the AIIMS of mental health. During her training she assessed and treated more than 500 patients at RINPAS and at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, India’s premier institute for speech and hearing, under the Government of India’s Ministry of Health.

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She works with adolescents, young adults and adults who are trying to make sense of their experiences. Many of her clients come with concerns related to overthinking, career, self-doubt, bullying, feelings of inferiority, personality patterns, emotional difficulties, social isolation, shame, burnout, dating, trust issues, relationships, marriage, family dynamics and past experiences that continue to affect them.

Her work focuses on helping clients understand their attachment patterns, relationships and the challenges that come with adolescence and adulthood. She explores how past and present experiences shape one’s sense of self, relationships and ways of being in the world.

She also works with women dealing with body image concerns, low self-esteem, past trauma, anxiety and depression. She supports clients in learning how to set boundaries and feel more stable and secure in their relationships. In addition, she works with parents, women in the postpartum phase and working women managing multiple roles and responsibilities.

Her approach is humanistic, reflective and compassionate. She follows an integrative approach and is a certified practitioner in CBT, MBT and trauma-informed care.

She believes in a process-oriented way of working, where life stories, personal narratives and practical strategies come together to support growth and change. She aims to create a space that is safe, respectful and sensitive to each client’s cultural background and lived experiences.

She also has a keen interest in training and mentoring other clinicians in her areas of expertise.

"Therapy to me is creating a safe space where the client can just be and speak freely — that space which allows one to work on mental health and wellness, leading to personal growth and evolving." — Anamika Rawlani

Areas of Expertise: Anxiety · Depression · OCD · Learning Disability · Psychological Assessments · Young Adults & Adults · Stress Management · Relationship Issues

Senior Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years experience, M.Phil & a doctorate (Ph.D) in clinical psychology from NIMHANS, Bengaluru (India’s leading mental health institute, often called the AIIMS of mental health, and an Institute of National Importance by Act of Parliament), Master's from IIPR, and ex-Assistant Professor at IIPR.

Expertise in OCD, Sexual Therapy, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Anxiety, Mood & Personality Disorders. Works with children, teens & adults using an eclectic, individualized approach — CBT, family interventions & SPACE therapy.

Published researcher on parenting styles, book chapter on caregiver burden in OCD families, and presenter at national/international conferences.

Dr Mekhala is a psychiatrist, which means she is a medical doctor: MBBS from M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru, and an MD in Psychiatry from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University). She now works as a Senior Resident at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, across outpatients, inpatient wards and consultation-liaison psychiatry.

She has worked in child and adolescent psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, in community psychiatry at the Nitte Rural Psychiatry Centre, and independently managed around 300 patients at de-addiction camps with the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, Ujire. As a Medical Officer with BBMP's Smart Virtual Clinic she provided teleconsultations and psychiatric screening across 27 Primary Health Centres.

Her MD dissertation examined severity of alcohol use, readiness to change, and religiosity among people seeking de-addiction treatment, and she presented the work at the TIPPS Excel National Conference in 2024. She practises CBT, DBT, and Motivation Enhancement Therapy alongside medication management.

Areas of Focus: Depression & Bipolar Disorder · Anxiety · OCD · Substance Use & De-addiction · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · Psychotic Disorders · Geriatric Psychiatry · Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry · Medication Review

Benazier is a compassionate Counselling Psychologist with over nine years of experience across clinical, academic, and corporate settings. Her work includes psychological assessments, individual psychotherapy, child and adolescent mental health, corporate wellness, and psychoeducation.

Trained in CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy, she works with individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges using an evidence-based and collaborative approach.

“I strive to create a safe, empathetic, and collaborative environment that empowers individuals to achieve resilience and positive change.”

Areas of Focus: Individual Therapy · Child & Adolescent Mental Health · Psychological Assessments · Corporate Wellness · Emotional Well-being · Psychoeducation

Divyanshi is a compassionate, client-centered Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She provides psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, and therapy tailored to each individual's needs.

Her integrative, evidence-based approach draws from CBT, DBT, ERP for OCD, EFT, and Inner Child Therapy, with experience supporting concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, emotional regulation, relationships, self-esteem, and substance use.

“Every individual has a unique life story and therapeutic journey.”

Areas of Focus: Anxiety · Depression · OCD · Stress · Emotional Well-being · Relationships · Self-Esteem · Substance Use · Personal Growth

Tanisha is an MSc Neuropsychology graduate (Christ University, Bangalore) with 750+ hours of supervised clinical practice across King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, ranked 8th among India’s medical institutions (NIRF 2025), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow, Balrampur Hospital, and Mind and Brain Hospital, strong local credibility rooted in Lucknow and UP's most recognized institutions.

She presented her Master's dissertation at IIT Mandi on the cognitive and metacognitive underpinnings of religiosity and decision-making, reflecting a rigorous, research-informed approach to understanding the mind.

“Mental health support should meet you where you are, not where you think you should be.”

Together, we'll make the complex feel manageable, at your own pace.

Areas of Focus: Neuropsychological Assessments · Geriatric Care · Cognitive Difficulties · Anxiety · Depression · Stress · Emotional Regulation · Young Adults & Adults