Ishita Akula

Experience

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  Regional Mental Hospital

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  Clinical Psychology Intern

  Assisted with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental disorders in the Psychiatry ward.Assessed and performed diagnostic procedures using measures like ROR, MMPI-II, TAT, CAT, etc.

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  Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2018

  Clinical Psychology Intern

  Assisted with the assessment and diagnosis of out-patients with mental disorders in the Psychiatry ward.Assessed and performed diagnostic procedures using measures like ROR, MMPI-II, TAT, CAT, etc.Assessed IQ of children and adults with intellectual disabilities

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  Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group Of Hospitals, Mumbai

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

  Clinical Psychology Intern

  Assisted with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of out-patients with mental disorders in the Psychiatry ward.Assessed and performed diagnostic procedures using measures like ROR, MMPI-II, TAT, CAT, etc.Assisted with assessing IQ of children and adults.

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  Starlit Ability Enhancement Services Pvt. Ltd

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Shadow Teacher and remedial educator

  Working on behavioural, social and academic aspects of children with special needs. Helping the child gain independence in day to day life

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  Dr Matcheswalla’s Happy Minds

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

  Trainee psychologist

  - Administered psychological assessments like IQ tests, personality assessments, projective tests, and neuropsychological batteries.- Provided counselling session under supervision

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  Startups

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Clinical Psychologist

  Over the span, I had the opportunity to work with multiple startups. Mending Mind (Clinical Psychologist)- Conducting individual therapy sessions, providing personalised support and guidance to clients.- Administering psychometric assessments, I generated comprehensive reports that offer valuable insights into clients' cognitive, emotional, and behavioural patterns.- Delivering psycho-education, equipping clients with knowledge and understanding to empower them in managing their mental health and well-being. Brainability International Autism Centre (Assistant Senior Psychologist)- Conducting interviews and collecting valuable history from parents which enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of each child's unique needs and challenges.- Formulating effective treatment plans, setting appropriate goals, and designing engaging activities for therapists to implement at our center. I ensured that our therapists are equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to facilitate optimal progress for the children under our care.- Conducting one-to-one sessions and engaging children in therapeutic activities tailored to their specific requirements- Reviewing therapy session videos, offering constructive feedback to our therapists and suggesting improvements to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions. Show less

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  Samarpan Recovery & De-addiction services

  Jul 2022 - now

  Providing individual therapy sessions for clients struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.Facilitating interpersonal group therapy sessions and informative group sessions to support clients in their journey toward recovery.Conducting comprehensive personality assessments and generating detailed reports.

  • Senior Therapist

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Clinical Psychologist

    Jul 2022 - now