RHEA KISHNANI

PSYCHOTHERAPIST (Ed.M.,M.A.)

I believe that growing and evolving to lead fuller, wholesome lives is key to one’s holistic health and well-being. Self-care, development and healing begin with learning about oneself – one’s morals, values, thoughts, emotions, experiences and aspirations. In my practice, I strive to adopt a cultural- relational framework that helps individuals explore their innate healing capacities along with examine various systemic factors that contribute to their support, safety, recovery and transformation.

My eclectic approach draws from Gestalt techniques, behavioral tools from rational-emotive modalities and is firmly rooted in rapport building, unconditional positive regard and establishing empathic connections. I work to balance these modalities to establish a positive therapeutic alliance that best fit with the clients’ needs and concerns.

I believe I am a warm, compassionate and culturally sensitive clinician that hopes to create a non-judgmental, safe space for individuals to explore, introspect and evolve their inner and relational selves. In addition to my clinical work, I am a yoga and meditation practitioner. My passion for exploring alternative, spiritual healing practices facilitates me to incorporate mindfulness-based tools into my therapeutic work.

Why did you start MindHeal(th)?

For starters, the play on the word Heal and Health was the closest I could get to keeping it millennial. Interestingly, I started Mind Heal(th) as an instagram handle while I was in the United States. I believe that we are consuming information and data via social media at all times actively and passively. As I observed the phenomena of luxury, travel and beauty platforms overpowering my media feeds, I started entertaining the idea of utilizing these far-reaching impact interfaces to spread mental health awareness.

My aim was and is to disseminate information, raise awareness, de-stigmatize and advocate for mental health needs in quirky, playful and palatable fashion. The love, support and encouragement by viewers who resonated with the content was highly gratifying and continues to serve as a catalyst for me to take Mind Heal(th) to new heights. In the spirit of its success and sentimental value, Mind Heal(th) now is the brand name to my private practice where I offer counseling/psychotherapy services in Mumbai, India.

The logo is a simple, fresh water plant, that pays emphasis on the need for nurturance and support to allow one to grow and flourish to one’s highest potential.