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DR MAYA KIRPALANI
Psychologist
- Fees: INR 1,600
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Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(See all timing)Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Maya Kirpalani is an Hon. Consultant in Psychologist & Family Therapist at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. She has 32 years of experience in carrying out intensive psychotherapeutic counselling sessions with indoor and outdoor patients. Emphasis on family therapy.
Hospital Associations
Jaslok Hospital, Bhatia Hospital
Services/Interest
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Counselling
- Psychosomatic problems
- Counselling individuals with chronic illnesses
Experience
Total work experience in the field of counselling psychology as a psychotherapist since past 34 years. Started the Psychotherapy Department in Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre in 1993. Consultant Psychologist and Family Therapist in Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai since 1993 (23 yrs) Consultant Psychotherapist in Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai since 2008 (8 years). Prior affiliation as a School Psychologist in Greenlawns High School & St.Agnes’ High School in 1982 and 1984 respectively.
Awards and Recognitions
Fellowship obtained from Council of International Program Fellowship (CIF) France (1983). Fellowship from the Council of International Programs (CIP) USA and the Fulbright Office (India) under auspices of United States Information Agency (1989-1990). ACADEMICS/RESEARCH/AWARDS Jerome H. Ford Scholarship from Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic's Family Therapy Centre, Philadelphia (USA) 1990. Merit scholarship in Applied Psychology, University of Bombay (1981-1982).
Education
2004-2007- Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D). 1980-1982 - Master of Arts (Counseling Psychology) University of Bombay. 1975 -78 - Bachelor of Science (Microbiology-Chemistry) University of Bombay. (April 2011) Certified Practitioner in the Art of Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (USA) in association with Conscious Solutions &Tekton; Consulting, Mumbai. (September 2015) An authorized Facilitator of Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children (an organization that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.)
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Saturday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Online Consultations
Monday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM,5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM,5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Who is a psychologist?
A psychologist is someone who studies abnormal and normal mental states, emotional, cognitive, and social processes, and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their surroundings. While talk therapy often comes to the mind when people hear the word psychologist, this profession actually incorporates a wide range of specialty areas which include things such as animal research and organizational behavior.
What does a psychologist do?
Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat people who experience psychological distress and mental illness. They also conduct psychotherapy and develop treatment plans and are often seen working in mental health clinics, hospitals, and private practice.
Can a psychologist prescribe a medicine?
Psychologists focus on psychotherapy and treating emotional and mental suffering with behavioral intervention. Psychologists are also qualified to conduct psychological testing but in most cases, cannot prescribe medications to their patients.
How does a psychologist treat mental illness?
Psychologist treat mental illness by using a treatment method called 'Psychotherapy' and sometimes referred to as 'talking therapy'.
It allows the patient to:
- Better understand his or her own thinking and behavior
- understand and resolve their problems
- recognize symptoms of mental illness in themselves
- reduce their own symptoms
- change their own behavior
- improve the quality of life.
It has been already proved that these treatments work well for emotional, mental and behavioral issues.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Because a psychiatrist is a trained MD, he or she can prescribe medications and spend much of their time with patients on medication management throughout the course of treatment. But psychologists can not prescribe medications and focus extensively on psychotherapy (Talking Therapy) and treating mental and emotional suffering in their patients with behavioral intervention.