I am Srinithi Sridhar, a dedicated mental health professional, who is currently pursuing a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University. As an experienced Counseling Psychologist, EFT Practitioner, and a Skill Development Trainer, I have extensive experience in providing therapy, facilitating support groups, conducting workshops, developing curriculum, and conducting program analyses. My passion lies in promoting mental health and well-being, particularly for marginalized communities. I am committed to creating inclusive and supportive environments where individuals can thrive.
Skills
- Psychotherapy
- Psychological Assessments
- Psychological Research Skills
- Content Creation
- Conducting Webinars/Seminars/Developing courses
- Mindfulness techniques
- Curriculum development
- Program review
- Microsoft Word and Excel
Licenses and certifications
- Clinically Certified Trauma Specialist for Individuals conducted by Dr. Robert Rhoton in association with Arizona Trauma Institute and Therapheal, Aug’23
- Emotional Freedom Techniques and Matrix Reimprinting conducted by Karl Dawson in association with EFTMRA India, Jan’23
- Emotional Freedom Techniques Level 1 and 2 conducted by Divya Srivastav in association with EFTMRA India, Oct’22
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Training (Basic+ Advanced) conducted by Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis in association with YourDost, Aug’21
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop conducted by Dr. Nina Josefowitz and Dr. Stephen R Swallow in association with Christ University, Jan’20
- Peer Review for Two Chapters under IGI Publications in collaboration with University of Bahrain
- Crisis Counselling Training conducted by Sochara, Apr’20
- Dance Movement Workshop conducted by CMTAI, Aug’19
- Psychodrama Workshop conducted by East West Counselling Centre, Oct’18
Awards and achievements
- Invited as a guest speaker on Women’s Day to Jain University, Mar’23
- Conducted a session on Body Image at Jain University, Apr’22
- Invited to speak about Psychological First Aid for Victims of Sexual Abuse at NSS Lady Sri Ram, Delhi, Oct’22
Lead Trainer for People with Disabilities
Mitti Social Initiatives Foundation, Bangalore
Dec 2022 - May 2024
- Personal and professional skill development for people with disabilities
- Headed curriculum development, program analysis, and placement coordination for trainees
- Incorporated SEL into the curriculum to promote personal and professional growth
- Curated sessions for caregivers on mental health
- Stakeholder management
- Currently working on creating manuals to help organizations understand the disability spectrum
Founder
Blue Hearts Wellness Services
Dec 2021 - Jul 2024
- Offering therapy services on interpersonal issues
- Facilitating support groups for people who moved to new cities
- Conducting workshops and webinars on the importance of mental health for students
- Exploring the field of blogging
Consultant Psychologist
TherapHeal and Shivtensity
Mar 2022 - Nov 2023
- Co-facilitated support groups for the queer community
- Advocated for the queer community
- Conducted webinars and wrote articles on various topics related to mental health
In-house Psychologist
YourDost- Online Counselling and Emotional Wellness Coach
Dec 2019 - Sep 2021
- Offering therapy services, coaching, supervision, and EAP services
- Learned to assess for depression, anxiety, and OCD
- Content curation
Researcher
Well-Being Van- Positive Schooling Study Group, Christ University, Bangalore
Dec 2019 - Jan 2022
- Research on SEL, content creation, offered consultation services to schools during the pandemic
Telecounselling
Sahay- A Sochara Initiative
Mar 2020 - May 2020
- Crisis Intervention, Psychological First Aid virtually
Counsellor-in-Training
Higher Power Foundation, Bangalore
Nov 2020 - Feb 2020
- Provided therapy for people addicted to substances
- Conducted assessments and created treatment plans
Counsellor-in-Training
RV Girls High School, Bangalore
May 2019 - Feb 2020
- Provided therapy for girls from lower economic statuses
- Created safety plans, experimented with a variety of approaches
- Explored using art and play in therapy
Intern
Abhaya Hospital, Bangalore
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
- Administered psychometric tests, conducted the Mental Status Examination on patients before discharging, conducted psychoeducational sessions
Intern
East West Counselling Centre
Sep 2018 - Oct 2018
- Observed therapy for adults and children
- Learned about expressive arts and psychodrama
- Observed group therapy sessions, and co-facilitated workshops
MS Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
Northern Illinois University
Aug 2024 - Present
MSc in Counselling Psychology
Christ University, Bangalore
Jun 2018 - Apr 2020
BA in Performing Arts, English Studies, and Psychology
Christ University, Bangalore
Jun 2015 - Apr 2018