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Shefali Gupta

Shefali Gupta

  • Marriage and family, Rehabilitation, Mental health, Substance abuse, Attention deficit disorder, Depression, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Social phobia, Grief counselling, Postpartum depression, Anger Management
  • 6 years Exp
  • 2600
  • English, Hindi, Urdu
  • Available on

Qualifications

  • MPhil Medical & Social Psychology (Clinical Psychology) - Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi
  • Master of Arts in Psychology with Specialization in Developmental Psychology –Banaras Hindu University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

    EXPERIENCE

    Worked as an Assistant Professor (Department of Clinical Psychology) and Guidance Cell Member of Student Counseling Services in SRM Medical College & Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu ( June 2014 - July 2018)
    Worked as a Clinical Psychologist in Deva Institute of Healthcare & Research Pvt. Ltd. Durgakund, Varanasi (May 2013 – May 2014)
    Clinical Psychologist Trainee - Medical & Social Psychology in Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi (2011-2013)

    Professional Skills:
  • Psychological assessment including IQ, personality, semi-projective, projective techniques & neuropsychological assessments.
  • Assessment & management of childhood & adolescent psychiatric & developmental problems.
  • Individual psychotherapy for all kinds of population using cognitive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, art therapy, marital and family therapy.
  • Experience in suicide prevention programs, HIV & divorce counseling.
  • Individual & group sessions in relaxation techniques, social skills training, and cognitive rehabilitation.
  • Group interventions for chronic patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders & in de-addiction Centers.
  • Knowledge in research methodology.
  • Exposure in presenting various seminars, academic case conferences & journals.
  • Biofeedback & computer-based neuropsychological assessments like CANTAB.
    Her area of expertise also include :
  • Generalized Anxiety,Anxiety Disorder
  • Parental Anxiety (Baby care,Coping with temper tantrums,Developmental concerns, Diagnosis of disability in children,Coping with multiple children,Coping with sibling rivalry and short spaced children)
  • Balancing Family and Work (Relationship conflicts with spouse,Family conflicts, Stressful events in family,Back to work, Coping with pre-existing or newly diagnosed mental illness,Sexual health, Immediate second pregnancy, Loss of pregnancy or abortion)
  • Postpartum Psychosis (Ideation of self harm or harm to baby,Suicidal tendencies, Hallucinations and delusions, Major change in mood and behavior)
  • Counselling for Mothers With (Babies with disabilities,Babies of tantrums and restlessness)

  • Accreditations

    Rehabilitation Council of India Registered Clinical Psychologist (RCI-A50454)