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Shifana is a licensed Clinical Psychologist registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India, with over two years of experience in the mental health field. As a mental health professional, she aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and break down the barriers of stigma.
Her educational background includes an M.Sc. in Applied Psychology (specializing in Clinical Psychology) from Calicut University and an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Kerala. She is trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Family Therapy, Couple Therapy, as well as Narrative and Emotion-Focused Approaches. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Shifana specializes in areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and personality disorders. Her approach to therapy is eclectic in nature. She has a keen interest in research and believes that research and clinical practice go hand in hand. She is committed to integrating the latest research findings and evidence-based practices into her work.