Dr. Aprajita Khanna
Director, Aarohan Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Psychologist (Child & Adult)
Counseling Psychologist & Family Counselor (RCI)
Professional Summary
A highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist (RCI Registered), Child & Adolescent Psychologist, and Family Counselor with over a decade of clinical, academic, and community mental health expertise. Dr. Khanna has conducted mental health trainings at the national level under initiatives of the Ministry of Education, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. She is skilled in clinical assessment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, psychometric evaluation, life skills education, and mental health policymaking.
Clinical Expertise
Diagnostic Evaluation & Clinical Interviewing
Psychometric Testing: IQ, Neuropsychology, Developmental, Personality
Psychotherapy -CBT, DBT Skills, Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Marital Therapy
Child & Adolescent Behavioural Management through counseling and Play therapy
Management of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADHD, LD, ID)
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Risk Assessment
Parental Counseling & Psychoeducation
Correctional Mental Health (Tihar Jail- Jail No. 5)
Career Assessment & Guidance at School and University Level
Key Professional Roles
Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Family Counselor, Institute of Mental Health, Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi
Academic Advisor & Sr Training Resource Faculty, Expressions India - The National Life Skills and Wellness Program
Incharge- Aarohan ; The Mental Health Clinic, Noida
Fieldwork Supervisor & Guest Faculty, Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development for ADCGC Postgraduate Students
Working Group Member, MANODARPAN (Ministry of Education) for Psychosocial Support of Students, Teachers and Families
Clinical Counselor at Supreme Court for Mediation and Conciliation of Divorced Cases, Child Custody and Sexual Abuse victims
Professional Training Workshops
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National Trainer for Higher Education Institutions (IITs, NITs) - Ministry of Education (2024)
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Regular Counseling and Personality Enhancement Sessions for inmates at Tihar Jail (2021-present)
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Conducted extensive training workshops for District Child Protection Units & Department of Women & Child Development
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Empaneled Trainer for NVS & KVS for mental health and wellbeing programs
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Facilitated National Trainings under NASHA MUKT BHARAT ABHIYAAN (2023) for Schools and Universities under South- East District Magistrate Orders
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Conducts trainings for teachers, parents & counselors on JJ Act, Mental Healthcare Act & POCSO Act
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Work Experience as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at IHBAS, Delhi
Achievements & Recognitions
Chief Guest of Honour - Ashtavarka Institute, Rohini CRE Program (2025)
Member, Supreme Court Mediation & Conciliation Committee (2023-present)
Nationwide Citation of Honour - CBSE Master Trainer (2023-present)
Panelist & Moderator - G20 CBSE National Adolescent Regional Summit, Pune (2023)
National Master Trainer for Adolescent Friendly Health Services - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (2022-present)
Mental Health & Life Skills Facilitator - Tihar Jail Rehabilitation Programs (2022)
Holistic Health & Wellness Counsellor, SMARTGRAM Project- Rashtrapati Bhavan Smart Township Experience (Pranab Mukherjee Foundation)- 2019
Experience at UNICEF & UNDP as Community Mental Health & Life Skills Coach (2018)
Team of Professionals
Dr. Joy Chhabra
Consultant Psychiatrist (MD Psychiatry)
Education
- •MD Psychiatry (IHBAS, Delhi) | MBBS
- •MD Psychiatry from the Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi
- •Served at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
Professional Experience
- Senior Resident at St. Stephen's Hospital, Delhi
- Advanced clinical expertise in Adult, Child, and Adolescent mental health
- Core Competencies: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacological management, and psychotherapy-informed care
- Research & Case Presentations at national conferences, including AIIMS Delhi, on treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions
- Conducted descriptive research on substance use patterns in depression and organic aetiologies
- Community Mental Health Advocate with the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)
- Specialized training in nicotine and substance use disorder management
- Active participant in free mental health camps and stigma reduction initiatives
Dr. Mayank Rajput
Assistant Professor, Research Expert (SPSS) & Clinical Psychologist (RCI)
Education
- •Clinical Psychologist (RCI Registered) - CRR No. A88179
- •Assistant Professor at MGUMST, Jaipur
- •MPhil in Clinical Psychology & Research Expert
Professional Experience
- Therapeutic work across a range of mental health concerns with emphasis on evidence-based practice
- Specialized in applied clinical studies, psychometric evaluation and scale development
- Actively involved in mental health research and capacity-building initiatives
- National & International research presenter and advocate for mental health literacy
Ms. Payal Singh
Counseling Psychologist & Special Educator (RCI)
Education
- •Masters in Counseling Psychology, India
- •Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (RCI, Disability, ADHD & ASD), India
- •Diploma in Special Education (Pursuing), India
Professional Experience
- Consultant for Special Needs Kids - Vitara Balgram, Kalimati and Kidzee, SITApaila, Kathmandu
- Founder Director at The Joy House Collective - Storytelling for neurotypical and neurodivergent kids, Kathmandu
- Freelancer Remedial Therapist - Worked with SLD kids in Delhi, India
- Special Educator & Rehab/Counseling Psychologist at Occupational Therapy/Remedial Therapy Center, Delhi, India
- Principal - The Little Scholars Montessori, Thecho, Godawari, Lalitpur (2018-2022)
Ms. Harshita Vashisht
Counseling Psychologist (RCI)
Education
- •Master's degree in Applied Psychology
- •Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
- •Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (RCI Recognized)
- •Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, and Life Skills Education
Professional Experience
- Associate Counsellor at Aarohan Mental Health Clinic - Conducting sessions and therapeutic interventions
- Counselling Psychologist at Kalka Public School - Led life skills education & workshops
- Counselling Psychologist & Program Coordinator at Expressions India - School mental health initiatives
- Substance Abuse Prevention Facilitator with Indian Red Cross Society - Government initiative
Ms. Nisha Singh
Counseling Psychologist
Education
- •M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Indira Gandhi National Open University (2020-2022)
- •Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Gurugram University (2024-2025)
- •Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Maharshi Dayanand University (2018-2020)
- •BA English (Hons.), Indraprastha University
Professional Experience
- School Psychological Counselor, Toro Health Private Limited (2025)
- Clinical Observer at Canwin Arogya Dham under Dr. Simran Daal
- Clinical Observer at Artemis Hospital - Observed interventions for OCD, Anxiety & Marital conflicts
- Intern Psychologist at Moolchand Hospital under Dr. Jitendra Nagpal (60+ therapy sessions observed)
- Assisted Dr. Aprajita Khanna in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions for OCD
- Mental Health Content Creator and Mentor Trainer at Institute of Mental and Life Skills Promotion
Lavanya Khanna
Music Therapist & Senior Manager – Office Operations
Education
- •Certified Music Therapist
- •Expertise in Office Operations & Administration
Professional Experience
- Admin In-Charge, Aarohan Mental Health Clinic
- Provides Home Visit Therapy Session
- Senior Manager handling office operations