Ms. MADEEHA MUKHTAR

Ms. Madeeha Mukhtar is a Clinical Psychologist at Paras Health, Srinagar, trained at IMHANS & SMHS Hospital (GMC Srinagar) with extensive experience across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She is licensed under the Rehabilitation Council of India as a Clinical Psychologist and Rehabilitation Psychologist (CRR No. A108692). She is skilled in clinical interviews, psychotherapy, case formulation, and psychological assessments including IQ assessments, personality tests, neuropsychological assessments, and psychodiagnostic evaluations. Her expertise lies in delivering evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT-informed interventions, and trauma-focused therapeutic approaches. She has managed a broad spectrum of psychological and psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, stress-related disorders, adjustment issues, OCD, personality difficulties, crisis situations, psychological concerns associated with medical and chronic health conditions, caregiver-related stress, childhood disorders as well as substance use disorders . With her strong foundation in rehabilitation and clinical psychology, she is committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based mental healthcare. Her qualifications are  M.Phil Clinical Psychology, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, GMC, Srinagar, PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology, Composite Regional Center Bemina, Srinagar & M.A. Psychology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Area of Expertise: 

• Psychotherapy & Counseling
• Evidence-based Therapies
• Psychological Assessments & Psychodiagnostics
• Clinical Interviews & Case Formulation
• Health Psychology & Rehabilitation
• Caregiver-related emotional and psychological distress

Certifications:

• Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University, USA (online)
• Suicide Prevention, Wesleyan University, USA (online)

Research & Publications:

• Paper Presented: Caregiver Burden, Depression & Anxiety in caregivers of Dementia patients– Indian Psychiatric Society, Kashmir Conference (JKCIPS)
• M.Phil Dissertation: Caregiver Burden, Depression & Anxiety in Caregivers of Dementia Patients- A Hospital Based Study

Professional Membership:

• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) – Registered Clinical Psychologist & Rehabilitation Psychologist (CRR No: A108692)