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DR. INDLA RAMSUBBA REDDY
Dr. Indla Ramasubba Reddy completed his MD and DPM in psychiatry from the prestigious Central government Institute, NIMHANS. He has been the Past President of Indian Psychiatric Society and is the first Indian to head SAARC Psychiatric Federation. He is considered one of the doyens in Indian Psychiatry. He is a pioneer in creating awareness on psychological disorders and had travelled extensively in the backward areas of Andhra and Telangana to reduce stigma and promote awareness. He authored numerous books in Telugu on psychological issues and promotion of wellness in the community. Due to his unrelenting efforts, psychiatry and Dr. Indla are household names in Andhra Pradesh. He founded VIMHANS and is currently running the Organization for more than 3 decades now.
DR. VISHAL INDLA
Dr.Vishal completed his MD and DNB in psychiatry from the prestigious Central government Institute, NIMHANS. He was awarded the Silver Jubilee Award and the gold medal for being the topper in the MD Psychiatry exam at NIMHANS in 2005. He received the World Psychiatric Association Fellowship Award for the year 2007 at Melbourne, Australia. He has many research publications in international medical journals and serves on the Editorial board of various scientific journals. He has been invited to numerous psychiatric conferences and PG CME’s as guest faculty. He is currently the President of Indian Psychiatric Society, Andhra State Chapter He received the 12th Teacher’s Young Achievers Club recognition award in the year 2013. Dr. Vishal is currently working as the chief psychiatrist at VIMHANS hospital, a Post graduate teaching institution, at Vijayawada. He is also the Director of ICGC, Indlas Child Guidance Clinics with branches in Mumbai and Vijayawada, which are exclusive speciality clinics for child and adolescent wellness. He has conducted numerous workshops in schools and colleges for students and their parents on various aspects of child development and motivation. He has authored a book titled “Good parents, Good children” in telugu which was later translated into kannada too. He also co authored a book on parenting along with a famous celebrity writer Sri Yandamoori Veerendranath Garu.
DR. MANJIRI DESHPANDE SHENOY
Dr. Manjiri completed her DNB Psychiatry from Vijayawada Institute Of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (VIMHANS), following which she pursued her Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at VIMHANS through NTR University. In Mumbai, she worked as a senior resident at T.N.M.C and B.Y.L Medical College, Mumbai. She has done extensive research in the field of Child psychiatry, which she is passionate about. She has done numerous workshops on motivating children and in the areas of Stress Management , emotional intelligence and Cognitive behaviour therapy. She has been invited as faculty in many child psychiatry conferences. She also conducts workshops in schools for students and teachers and also parenting workshops. She has written articles in journals on various child psychiatry topics.
Her areas of interest are anxiety disorders, CBT, adolescent behavioural issues. Her love for children and her managerial skills are her strengths.
With a keen interest in child and adolescent psychiatry, she heads ICGC, Mumbai since its inception and is very keen to reach out and help more kids and families.
MS.NIKITA D’SOUZA
Qualification: M.A. Clinical Psychology (2014)
Designation: Clinical Psychologist
Work Profile at ICGC:
- Psychological Assessment / Testing – I.Q., Personality, ADHD, Autism
- Career Counselling
- Management of children with ADHD, Autism
- Personal Counselling
- Behaviour Therapy
- Group Therapy
Employed at ICGC since: April, 2015
Interests and Strengths:
- Enjoys working with children, which is also a strength
- Competent at psychological testing / assessment
- Competent and handling / managing children with various issues, be it ADHD / behavioural issues / anger management / phobia etc.
MRS.KARUNA KRISHNA MASKE
Qualification: B.A., B.Ed. – Special Education in main stream Learning Disability
Designation: Special Educator
Work Profile at ICGC:
Employed at ICGC since: June, 2015
Interests and Strengths:
- Teaching children with various needs, especially slow learners and those with learning disabilities
- Special Education catering to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Intellectual disability
- Her ability to handle all kinds of kids and her cheerful nature is her biggest strength
AARTI N. SHAH
Qualification: (MA in clinical psychology, Gold Medalist Mumbai University 2017)
Designation: Clinical Psychologist
Work Profile at ICGC:
- Psychological Assessment / Testing – I.Q., Personality, ADHD, Autism
- Career Counselling
- Individual counseling
- Behaviour Therapy
Employed at ICGC since: Oct 2017
Aarti comes with tremendous research knowledge into Psychology. She has not only delivered and trained Adults & Kids but has also written research papers on ‘'Preferences in Mate selection in Long term and Short term Sexual Strategies'' and in the area of Mental Health & Well being named as "The Mental Health Care Bills". With the intent of sharing learnings, she has also delivered sessions & workshops at various Education Institutions like KJ Somaiya Medical Institute etc.
Due to her keen interest in child psychiatry, she joined ICGC
Ms.BHAVANA TAKKAR
Completed her B. Com and worked previously in many clinics and companies in Admin section
Has been admin and receptionist and ICGC since its inception. Her ability to handle clients,handle accounts, billing, explain to parents, coordinate between therapists ensures smooth functioning of ICGC.
Her interpersonal skills, keenness to work and learn and calm nature is her biggest strength and essential to her work and she adds a lot of value to ICGC
Ms.RUCHITA KARKARE
Completed HSC and immediately joined ICGC. Her love for kids, positivity and ability to engage kids is her strength.
MS.GAYATRI GOVIND GAJJAM
M.Phil Rehabilitation Psychology, P.G.Diploma in child and family counseling, MA Clinical Psychology
Other Qualification -
Reiki practitioner / master - 3rd master level completed
Designation -
Rehabilitation Psychologist
Child and family counselor
Work profile at ICGC -
Assessing clients needs, psychological assessment - IQ, personality, Ability, Aptitude, interest, SLD, projective tests
Psychological intervention plan -
Behavior therapy, CBT, DBT, individual and family counseling, remediation
Employed at ICGC since - January 2017
(Total experience in same field 6+ years)
Interest -
Interested to work with neurodevelopmental disorders i.e, IDD, ADHD, Autism, and all neurotic disorders , manage to all types of adolescent issues
Strength -
Ability to work with independent through in busy environment, experience of dealing with stressful situations,
Able to manage all types of emotional and adolescent issues, punctuation, hardworking, using all contemporary modules, good to deal with stress, depression, anxiety disorder
RAMA RAO
Mr. Rama Rao holds a bachelor degree in Special Education in Mental Retardation along with a diploma in Special Education (MR)
His key skills include designing appropriate teaching learning materials to promote learning among students with special needs. His areas of expertise include designing Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavioural modification in children with special needs.
He has been an invaluable asset to ICGC Vijayawada right from its inception
MR. RAJU CH.
Mr. Raju has completed his MPhil in Rehabilitation Psychology from NIMH(National Institute For Mentally Handicapped, Hyd). M.A. Psychology from AKNU, Rajahmundry.
He has good experience in dealing with children presenting with autism, ADHD, mental retardation. He have good experience in cognitive behavioural therapy for depression, ocd, and anxiety. He is also well versed with psychometric assessments having had 2 years of vigorous internship training at NIMH and is am working as a Rehabilitation psychologist at ICGC since 3 years. At ICGC, he takes up sensory integration, behavioral modification and cognitive training for children. Also does assessments of all kinds.
DR.ANITA NAGARGOJE
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, PDF child and adolescents psychiatry
Special interests...
Child development, parenting, child school related problems and adolescents issues.
Strengths...
Likes to educate and spread awareness amongst parents about child mental health and need of psychological management.
Conducted workshops at about learning problems for parents and teachers and Child sexual and physical abuse.
Previously worked for 2 yrs as Assistant Professor at Dr Ulhas Patil Medical College, Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
Organized street skit / drama on mental health awareness.
Likes to write articles and poems.
Finally, a sensitive human being.
Mr. Sandipamu Suresh
M.Phil. rehabilitation psychology in NIMH, Sec , PG Diploma in guidance and counseling . Had 3 years experience in different institutes worked as psychologist and special educator.
Ms. Afshan Ansari
Working as Speech therapist at ICGC (Dadar) . Had 5 years experience in different institutes worked as Speech therapist.Other centres are Shree Manav Seva Sangh(Sion) Santosh School for Mentally Retarded Trust(Opera house).
Ms. P.Meenakshi
P.Meenakshi M.Sc, M.Phil. Clinical psychology
Mr. Rohit ojha
Rohit ojha BCA from SHTB Khalsa college.DHLS from All India institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation.Working with various hospitals, special schools and centers.
Dr. Sonali Parmar
Dr. Sonali Parmar, is an Occupational Therapist and has varied experience in the pediatrics for the last 2 years. She has worked with kids with various developmental disorders, Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Downs syndromes etc. She has done bachelor in occupational therapy from Seth G. S. Medical college and KEM hospital.
Dr. Vundi. Manasa Ram
Dr. Vundi. Manasa Ram has done her MBBS in Andhra Medical College and M.D. (psychiatry) in Government Hospital For Mental Care(Institute Of Mental Health, Center for Excellence), Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.This is a tertiary care hospital for Psychiatry, well known as Vizag mental hospital . After post-graduation she worked as a senior resident in the same institute. Later she pursued her post doctoral fellowship in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry at VIMHANS (NTR University Of Health Sciences). She has done extensive research to fulfill her compassion in Child Psychiatry. She has been the panelist in Times group seminar on Career Guidance. Determined to provide outstanding service and care to children, listening to parents concerns and treating for overall well-being of children.Conferred with clients family and relative to discuss about the mental health problems of the patient.Empathetic to facilitate discussions and conversations with parents to analyze the scope of their child's problem and to encourage them to have a treatment and to cope with their problems.
Clinical interests: Autism, ADHD,Dyslexia, Anxiety disorders, mood disorders,depression and co-morbid substance use disorders in Adolescents. Mood dysregulation, impulse dyscontrol, and non-suicidal self-injury. Behaviours in children and adolescents, and effective treatment interventions psychosocial interventions in the care of the child, youth and family. Including psychopharmacology and cognitive therapy. Presented research articles - In national and international conferences.
Dr. INDIRA
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology (National Institute for Empowerment of persons with intellectual disability, NIEPID) from Osmania University.
Master of Arts(M.A.Psychology) From Andhra University in 2012, With C.G.P.A 7.75
Bachelor of Arts B.A (psychology, social work, education) from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam with 65% marks.
OBJECTIVE: To become a successful professional in the field of Rehabilitation psychology and to work in an innovative and competitive world.
Participated in the CRE Programme on IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER from 15th to 17th September 2017, organized by Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Seunderabad.
Participated in the workshop on “Health psychology” at Andhra University.Participated in the Academic Exhibition -2011 conducted by Andhra University.
Participated in the International Conference on Psychology of Music and Music Therapy, sponsored by University Grants Commission and conducted by Andhra University in association with Nada Centre for Music Therapy.
Attended and Participated in a Three Days Workshop in the area of Addiction Management conducted by TTK- Chennai at Gitam University.
Participated in a Two Day Workshop on “Behavior Modification for Special Children Conducted by Department of Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University.
Professional Skills:
Assessment of Intelligence
Binet- Kamat Test Of Intelligence (BKT)
Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children (MISIC)
Ravens Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)
Ravens Colored Progressive Matrices (CPM)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
Assessment of Personality
NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI)
Children Personality Questionnaire (CPQ)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Children's Apperception Test (CAT)
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Sentence Completion Test
Other psychometric testing
Counseling
Behavioral interventions
Psychosocial interventions
RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION:
A part of M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology titled The Effect of Social Skills Training to Improve Social Skills in Children with Mild Intellectual Disability under the guidance of Dr. G. Sri Krishna, course coordinator, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology, NIEPID, SECUNDERABAD. Study on Academic adjustment on High school children under pursuing of the P.G Degree, under the supervision of prof. T.V Ananda Rao, Dept of Psychology and Para Psychology, Andhra University, AP.
Mr. Gangadhar
Bachelor of Intellectual Disability Thakur Hari Prasad Institute of Research & Rehabilitation for the Mentally Handicapped.
Experience of 6 years as special educator and Speech therapist in treating adult, child with language and speech disorders.
Capable of planning and executing assessments with speech and language disorders.Experience in treating children with special needs with ABA, diagnosing, intervention, planning, social skill training, group therapies for children with behavioral issues, developmental delay, Autism, and planning IEP for special children.
Experience in treating children with remedial training for learning disabilities and difficulties children.
Exposure in occupational therapy.
Ms. K. Kalavathi
K. Kalavathi has done her D.Ed in special education at Priyadarshini College of Special Education, SR Puram. Registered with RCI, Delhi. Later pursued her Special B.Ed in Uma manovikasa Educational and Technological society. She has experience of working as trainer for kids with special needs at various institutes from last 5 yrs. She is more dedicated and focussed to burn her skills to show improvement in children coming to our centre for various therapies