Ashwita Narain —
Gurgaon

Ashwita Narain

Clinical Psychologist
Mood Disorders Personality Disorders
3+
Years experience
150+
Patients treated
4.2
Patient rating
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About

About Ashwita Narain

She is a Clinical Psychologist with an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from Santosh Deemed to be University (SMCH), Ghaziabad, and is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). During her training, she worked directly with over 100 patients across the Psychiatry, Neurology, Gynaecology, and Paediatrics departments and completed more than 200 hours of supervised therapy. 

 

She is trained in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities and is skilled in administering psychodiagnostic and projective assessments for both adult and paediatric populations. Her approach combines clinical rigour with empathy, helping clients work through psychological difficulties at their own pace.

200+ hours of supervised clinical therapy
Assessed and treated 100+ patients across diverse clinical settings
Skilled in psychodiagnostics and projective testing (TAT, CAT, MISIC, Rorschach, IQ and personality measures)
Experience facilitating psychoeducation programmes for schools, parents, and healthcare professionals

Education & Training

Qualifications & Clinical Training

M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology
Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad
M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Manipal University, Jaipur
B.A. in Psychology, Journalism & English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Journalism, and English Literature
Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru

Modern clinical care environment at Athena Behavioral Health
Evidence-based care delivered in a safe, confidential environment.
Clinical Focus

Conditions Treated by Ashwita Narain

Mood disorders (depression and Bipolar)
Neurotic disorders (anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorder)
Neuro-developmental Concerns (ADHD, Learning Disabilities
Behavioural Issues in Adolescents
Prenatal and Perinatal Mental Health concerns

Approach

Ashwita Narain Treatment Approach

Ashwita Narain follows a client-centred, queer-affirmative, and evidence-based therapeutic approach focused on understanding the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural needs of each client.

 

Her therapy approach emphasizes individualized treatment planning, psychological assessments, and evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, MBCT, DBT, and MET, to support emotional well-being, personal growth, and long-term psychological resilience.

1
Client-Centred & Queer-Affirmative Care

An empathetic, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach that respects each client's identity, lived experiences, emotional needs, and personal goals while fostering trust and psychological safety.

2
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

CBT helps clients identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, while ACT supports psychological flexibility, acceptance of difficult emotions, and actions aligned with personal values.

3
Mindfulness-Based & Dialectical Behaviour Therapies

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) help clients improve present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

4
Motivational Enhancement & Psychodiagnostic Assessment

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) helps clients strengthen motivation and commitment to positive change. Psychodiagnostic assessments support the understanding of psychological and behavioural concerns and help inform individualized treatment planning.


Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Ashwita holds an RCI Pre-CRR number, which is the registration stage that applies to her current qualification.

During her M.Phil. training, she completed rotational postings in Psychiatry, Neurology, Gynaecology, and Paediatrics. She conducted clinical interviews and case formulations with 100+ patients and has also interned at V Medica Multi-Speciality Clinics & Diagnostics and Fortis Healthcare.

She is trained in CBT, ACT, MBCT, MET, and DBT, and she has completed 200+ hours of supervised therapy. She also holds advanced training in these approaches from Lissun.

She administers and scores IQ and personality tests, as well as projective measures such as the TAT, CAT, MISIC, and Rorschach. She does this for both adults and children, and she has also completed Juvenile Justice Assessment Training.

Yes. She has worked in Paediatrics and has partnered with a child special educator to assess developmental and learning needs. She has also run an adolescent mental health awareness programme and offered parental counselling for parents of students aged 5 to 17.


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