Kavya Shah

Kavya is currently working as a consultant psychologist at VitaminT and as school counselor at Villa Theresa High School. She is committed to creating positive change driven by her genuine passion for helping others.

Experience 
Kavya is a trained psychologist with over five years of immersive experience across diverse mental health settings. She has worked with leading institutions such as Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre, Masina Hospital, Regional Mental Hospital (Thane), and Bhartiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital, gaining hands-on experience in assessments, case formulation, and both individual and group interventions. Her clinical exposure includes working with clients facing substance dependence, OCD & depression.

Her dedication to child and adolescent mental health is reflected in her work at Enable Therapy Centre, Seva Sadan Society, and as a Child Development Mentor, where she supported children with special needs and young learners through tailored emotional and behavioral strategies.

Her early training with psychologist Niru Chheda at Mayurpankh equipped her to handle concerns related to academic pressure, low self-esteem, and family dynamics using integrative approaches like CBT, REBT, and art therapy. During her observership under Dr. Anita Sukhwani at Mann Clinic, she deepened her understanding of complex psychiatric cases and the role of pharmacological support.

Kavya has contributed to workplace mental health through FriendsSquare, developed community initiatives like Mumkin and The Story Project, and led creative group therapy sessions such as Expressions with Konnections. At Bal Asha Trust, she served as a Relationship Manager, coordinating with adoption agencies and supporting developmental programs for children. Kavya’s practice blends clinical precision with creativity and compassion. She believes in building authentic connections, and her approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to meaningful change.

Education:
Kavya holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology (specialization in clinical psychology)from NMIMS- Sunandan Divatia School of Sciences. She has done her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the prestigious FLAME University, Pune

Besides her formal education in Psychology, she has also attended various training programs and workshops. Kavya is also certified in Art Therapy. She is also certified in counseling psychology, & therapeutic art life coach.