Team – Nimai Health Care

Dr. Parul Tank

MBBS, MD, DPM, DNBE, MRCpsy-UK

Dr. Parul Tank

MBBS, MD, DPM, DNBE, MRCpsy-UK

Consultant Psychiatrist & Head of NIMAI Team

Gold Medalist Psychiatrist with over 25 years of extensive clinical experience across India and the United Kingdom.

Best For: Comprehensive medical psychiatric evaluations, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and expatriate mental health support. Consultant Psychiatrist associated with the American School of Bombay and various international consulates in Mumbai. Trainer with EMDR India and EMDR Asia, actively conducting EMDR training programs across Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Specialties: Adult Psychiatry, Women's Mental Health, Addiction Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and EMDR Therapy.
Affiliations: Current President of EMDR India & EMDR Asia. Visiting Consultant at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, and Asian Heart Institute.
Media & Outreach: Featured expert on Channel V's youth-focused show Gumraah. Speaker at TEDx events, corporate organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies including Mumbai Police and Fire Brigade.

Dr. Mrinalini Purandare

Senior Psychologist

Dr. Mrinalini Purandare

Senior Psychologist

Senior Trauma-Focused Therapist & Ph.D. Guide

Academic pioneer and researcher with more than 35 years of clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship experience.

Best For: Individuals across all age groups navigating deep-seated emotional challenges, life transitions, behavioral patterns, and personal growth journeys.
Specialties: Trauma-Focused Therapy, Depression Management, Anxiety Disorders, and Substance Use Support.
Background: Former Associate Professor of Psychology at SNDT Women’s University. Former President of the Bombay Psychological Association and EMDR India.
Professional Leadership: Currently serves as Treasurer of EMDR Asia, contributing to the advancement of trauma-informed mental health practices across the region.

Dr. Sushma Mehrotra

Senior Psychologist

Dr. Sushma Mehrotra

Senior Psychologist

Senior Mentor & Head of Training

Renowned global mental health leader with over 40 years of international therapeutic experience.

Best For: Complex trauma, couples counseling, and advanced therapeutic interventions.
Specialties: EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, Imago Therapy, and Transactional Analysis.
Global Impact: Directed World Health Organization (WHO) mental health initiatives in Timor Leste and collaborated with NACO and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Delhi.
Awards: Recipient of the Liz Snyker Memorial Award (2016) and Trauma Aid Europe’s Humanitarian Award (2021) for outstanding disaster response and humanitarian contributions.

Riya Shah

Consultant Psychologist

Riya Shah

Consultant Psychologist

Counseling Psychologist & Psychometric Evaluator

Trauma-informed mental health professional specializing in evidence-based therapeutic interventions and comprehensive psychometric assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

Best For: Children and adolescents experiencing self-esteem concerns, anger management difficulties, attention-related challenges, emotional distress, and behavioral issues.
Specialties: Trauma Recovery, Youth Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Resilience Building, and Evidence-Based Psychological Care.
Testing Core: Comprehensive psychometric evaluations including IQ assessments, ADHD assessments, personality profiling, neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric evaluations, as well as assessments for major mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.

Sonali Tanksale

Consultant Psychologist

Sonali Tanksale

Consultant Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist & Child Specialist | EMDR Part 1 Trainer-in-Training

Experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of expertise in child psychology, adolescent mental health, psychometric assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Best For: Children requiring behavioral counseling, adolescents navigating emotional and developmental challenges, neurodivergent individuals, and international clients seeking remote therapy. Experienced in working with clients facing severe mental health concerns and providing ongoing psychoeducation to individuals and families.
Specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Play Therapy.
Testing Core: Advanced psychometric assessments and psychological evaluations for both children and adults, supporting accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and developmental insights.

Sushmitha Philipose

Consultant Psychologist

Sushmitha Philipose

Consultant Psychologist

Senior Clinical Psychologist

Compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience dedicated to fostering deep emotional healing and psychological well-being across all age groups.

Best For: Individuals navigating grief, body image concerns, marriage and family conflicts, relationship challenges, and significant life transitions.
Specialties: Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT – NIMHANS Trained), and Family Therapy (TISS Mumbai Trained).
Focus Areas: Severe Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Clinical Depression, Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties, Family Conflicts, and Adjustment Disorders.

Aditi Vaze

Consultant Psychologist

Aditi Vaze

Consultant Psychologist

Senior Clinical Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional specializing in personality dynamics, emotional resilience, and relationship counseling, with over 20 years of clinical practice.

Best For: Adolescents and adults navigating complex emotional challenges, relationship distress, personality-related difficulties, and individuals requiring support for fragile emotional states or dissociative experiences.
Specialties: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Intensive Relationship Counseling, Personality Dynamics, Emotional Regulation, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Background: Former Consultant Psychologist at IIT Bombay, SNDT Women’s University, and The Cathedral & John Connon School, with extensive experience across academic, institutional, and clinical settings.

Laxmi Sumbhe

Secretary at Nimai.

Manoj Das

Admin assistant at Nimai

Dora the Dog

Dora the Dog

She is the most loved member of our womens team and is the pawfect therapy dog for all our clients who come to the clinic only to play with her and receive big HUGS!!

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