- Name
- Ms. Prachi Deshpande (she/her)
- Qualification
- MSc. Clinical Psychology
- Designation
- Consultant Psychologist
- Consultation Type
- Online and Offline
- Categories
- anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, academic and workplace stressors, self-esteem, adjustment-related problems, emotional regulation and self-exploration and growth.
- Works with
- Adolescents and adults, Couples & family
- Schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Wednesday and Saturday: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Languages
- English, Marathi, Hindi
- Experience in Years
- 2 years
Therapeutic Approach
Prachi's approach to therapy is an eclectic one, where each unique individual coming with their own needs, concerns and requirements are ensured tailor-made therapeutic interventions to help them in the best possible manner. Therapy with her is thus an amalgamation of various schools of thought and therapeutic modalities.
Prachi firmly believes in therapy being a safe and non-judgemental space and strives to provide this with each session she conducts. Her focus on transparency and collaboration with the client in every step of their mental health journey is something she holds dear.
Experience
- Worked as a crisis counselor at Vandrevala Foundation with clients who have suicidal ideation and ensured client's immediate physical safety and emotional stability.
- Worked as an intern at Vasudeo Paralikar Clinic, Pune which involved case observations and conducting Socio-cultural Formulation interviews with clients.
- Worked at Spandana Nursing Home, Bangalore as an intern and interacted with diverse clients in the OPD and IPD set-up.
- Interned twice at Tending Minds, Pune, which involved observation of cases and assisting in some cases.
- Conducted pro-bono (free of cost) therapy sessions under supervision as a trainee therapist at CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore.
Highlights
- UGC-NET Qualified for teaching and research in psychology (99.62 percentile).
- Working as a Visiting Faculty at the Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
- Trained in neurocognitive assessments like MoCA (from MoCA Cognition) and ACE III (from University of Glasgow).
- Was a delegate in the Mood Disorders CME Programme organized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru, and Society for Bipolar Disorders – India (SBDI).
- Completed various online courses from The Open University, England like Exploring Anxiety and Depression and Understanding ADHD to name a few.
- Presented a paper on the effect of Indian Classical Dances on Stress and Resilience at the 1st International Conference on Indian Psychology and Mental Health organized by Chinmaya Viswa Vidyapeeth, Ernakulam.
- Completed an Advanced Level Cognition and Neuropsychology Open Elective Course at Christ (Deemed to be University).
- Contributed to the creation of learning material for neurodivergent children at Hope: The Early Intervention Centre, Bangalore.
- Attended short courses and an online internship program conducted by Fortis National Mental Health Program in which various therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma-informed Therapy and Art Therapy were introduced.
- Conducted an offline workshop on The Journey of Forgiveness for Bracing Emotions, Pune.
Discover how therapy has made a difference!
See what others share about their journey with us!
I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2021 after a series of traumatic incidents I faced. Suddenly I lost the desire to seek help. I approached almost 4 people for therapy and instead of helping me they made me feel guilty for my past & inability to move on. I had no hopes and I wasn't expecting any help when I contacted Tending Minds. But everything changed when I met Purva Kadaganchi Ma'am and she took my case very seriously and showed me compassion like nobone else. Even at times I had given up on therapy, she reached out herself with so much care & compassion that I started seeing hope.
I didn't know anything about C-PTSD and she's been helping me a lot & now I'm doing better. Suicidal thoughts were a challenge and because of her help I am able to manage them.
The whole staff of Tending Minds is very gentle & caring. I will always be thankful to all the therapists who have such a gentle approach towards struggling people.
— S. L.
I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2021 after a series of traumatic incidents I faced. Suddenly I lost the desire to seek help. I approached almost 4 people for therapy and instead of helping me they made me feel guilty for my past & inability to move on. I had no hopes and I wasn't expecting any help when I contacted Tending Minds. But everything changed when I met Purva Kadaganchi Ma'am and she took my case very seriously and showed me compassion like nobone else. Even at times I had given up on therapy, she reached out herself with so much care & compassion that I started seeing hope.
I didn't know anything about C-PTSD and she's been helping me a lot & now I'm doing better. Suicidal thoughts were a challenge and because of her help I am able to manage them.
The whole staff of Tending Minds is very gentle & caring. I will always be thankful to all the therapists who have such a gentle approach towards struggling people.
— S. L.
Frequently asked questions
What happens in counseling or psychotherapy?
It's a collaborative process where you and your therapist work to understand your concerns, set therapy goals, and resolve difficulties using proven psychological principles.
Does a psychologist also provide medicines?
No, a Psychologist is the one who holds a minimum of a post-graduate degree (M.A. or M.Sc.) and is trained in providing psychotherapy and psychological testing. Medicines are and can only be prescribed by Psychiatrists.
What happens in counseling or psychotherapy?
It's a collaborative process where you and your therapist work to understand your concerns, set therapy goals, and resolve difficulties using proven psychological principles.
How do I know which therapist is right for me?
All psychologists in the team work with different and diverse categories of concerns and issues. You could see their profiles to know if a particular therapist can help with your concerns and make the decision accordingly.
Do you offer emergency services?
While we do not provide emergency services, we can help you connect with resources if you are experiencing a crisis.
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