MY STORY
Hi, I am Utkrishti, a Counseling Psychologist based out of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. I did my MSc in Clinical Psychology from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. I take therapy sessions in Hindi and English. Currently, I am taking sessions online.
Like you, I have had a rollercoaster journey with my mental health. My Education in the field of psychology helped me improve my mental health and stretch my hand to extend the same care to others.
I have just wanted someone to pat my back and say, "It's ok to be vulnerable and ask for help." I have benefitted from therapy, which inspired me to offer my Counseling & Psychological Services to share this sacred healing space with others. Do you want to tell me your story?
मैंने यह सीखा कि ज़िन्दगी में उतार चढ़ाव आना तो लाज़मी है, लेकिन अपने संघर्षों को आदत बनाने और अकेले सहते रहने की ज़रुरत नहीं है। मैं एक मनोवैज्ञानिक हूँ और मुझे आपकी परवाह है। आइये मिलकर आपकी परेशानियों का सामना करते हैं , ताकि आप हर दिन थोड़ा और खुलकर जीयें। क्या आप अपने सुकून की ओर एक कदम लेने के लिए तैयार हैं ?
APPROACH
My Approach is Trauma Informed, I am Queer Affirmative and Anti-Caste.
This means that I understand that your struggles are unique to you. Social systems might have marginalized you for being different from the so-called normal, such as being a woman, belonging to the LGBTQ+ community, being neurodivergent, or coming from a particular cultural community. Sadly your mental well-being has been affected by these uncontrollable factors. It's not you, it's everything else!
I take a little bit of everything from all therapeutic modalities (eclecticism) and derive my techniques from Polyvagal theory, CBT, Psychodynamic therapy, and even folk practices of healing like storytelling.
WORK SO FAR
My Oppurtunities & Milestones
PSYCHOLOGIST AT BETTERSPACE, RAIPUR
August 2022 - November 2022
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I delivered workshops on topics of mental health and awareness such as "Understanding Our Emotions," "introducing consent in our lives," "internet security and cybercrime," and more for 250+ people ranging from ages of 10 to 45 years.
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I curated content for workshop modules, social media, and professional communication.
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I offered psychotherapy to clients in Raipur.
TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGIST
October 2021 - June 2022
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Pursuing my Master's in Clinical Psychology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, I got a chance to observe the healing of people in a clinical setting in India.
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I also actively participated in creating awareness on subjects like interventions for suicide prevention.
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I conducted a workshop for MBBS students on handling stress and strengthening their coping skills.
PEER MENTOR & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
June 2017 - March 2020
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With a BA degree in Journalism, Psychology, and English, I got a multidisciplinary leverage to be aware of people's social and political realities. Hence, I understand that healing and struggles are systemic processes.
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I also conducted workshops on exam stress, personal safety, substance abuse awareness, puberty, and adolescence for 200 students in affiliation with the White Swan Foundation.
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For the psychology department, I conducted an introductory workshop on Neuro-Linguistic Programming