MA - Psychology, PhD - Psychology
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I am a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience specializing in clinical psychology and traumatic stress. My practice is dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children manage a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai, and a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.I serve as a visiting faculty member at several prestigious institutions, sharing my expertise and knowledge with aspiring mental health professionals. I am an International Affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA), an Associate Member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP), and a volunteer with the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), committed to advancing the field of trauma and dissociation studies in India.My career began as a therapist working with hospitals and private clinics. I was then offered the role of Head of the Department of Psychology at Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute, an NGO in Hyderabad, where I led various initiatives on disability and mental health management. Since 2002, I have been in private practice, providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma, including complex trauma and adult survivors of abuse and neglect. My passion for trauma care began with training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy through EMDR-HAP, USA. Since then, I have undergone numerous trainings and advanced courses in working with dissociation, complex trauma, and adult survivors of traumatic stress. My work now focuses on trauma and related mental health conditions. I also offer clinical consultation to practitioners for cases involving personality disorders and dissociative disorders, supporting fellow therapists in their professional growth and competence.Alongside my private practice, I am a Founding Board Member and Consultant with the Mental Health Support Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness and their caregivers. I am a committed advocate for mental health literacy, writing for media outlets such as Mumbai Mirror, MidDay, Times of India, and Hindustan Times, and conducting webinars on mental health. Although my journey is ongoing, I am humbled to have received two awards: from the Young Environmentalists Foundation and Times Healthcare in the Young Achievers Category. I’m a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with over 22 years of experience, currently in private practice with my office, “MANASHNI” at Powai, Mumbai, and a PhD Scholar at Tata Inst of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai, researching Secondary Traumatic Stress among psychotherapists in India.
Visited For PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION
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Understood the needs and keen to help in ways that might work for me. Was attentive to details and patient.
Visited For Personal development
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Hvovi has a great professional approach to the therapy sessions - is punctual and builds a connect. She has a great approach and does an in-depth understanding of the situation before proceeding with the healing process.
I have been doing developmental work with her for close to a decade and she has been an enabler and catalyst, responsible for the outstanding results we’ve been able to achieve.
Please bear in mind, therapy is a slow process a lot of work is self driven, there is no magic pill.
The very thought of undergoing treatment for depression makes you uncomfortable and afraid.however Dr.Hvovi not only made me feel at home the moment I walked in but she was so careful and gentle in the entire process leading to the start of sessions that I developed confidence in my ability to overcome it. The tests I underwent *** **** **** ******* *** ******** results pertaining to what my issues were, then the sessions have with time not only made me calm and much jovial on a daily basis but has made me look at this issue with much open mind.i feel very free to share every intricate details with her and the sessions are absolutely worth it and makes you so positive and forward looking to the treatment. It is helping me grow a better life. She is very informed,educative,supportive and motivational all through, with that personal touch of affection which a person undergoing turmoil would need. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs to discuss and talk to someone about a disturbed state/mindframe or any issues related to clinical psychology!
Hvovi is a great professional who makes every possible effort to understand the needs of her clients and builds solutions jointly which are practical and easy to understand aimed to help achieve great results. She is able to connect with her client at a level where both are able to work towards a set objective.
During the session, she is extremely focused and is able to guide the conversation towards a logical conclusion.
I have been working with Hvovi for a while and have made significant progress in self awareness leading to sustained and positive changes.
I have to make a special mention of her professionalism, preparedness and honesty while dealing with her cases.
Good. She gave me tips about sex education and we discussed about my issues at office and how I am dealing with them. Also we discussed about my plans for marriage and how I was worried after a similar discussion with my mother. She agreed that courtship would be right for me before entering into engagement. Also she warned me to be careful and not get exploited by people besides she also wanted my sister to come for session later in order for her to get more awareness about asperger syndrome
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She takes interest in listening to the patient and jots down all the inputs in her computer, even if the patient has forgotten to tell certain circumstances and symptoms she tries to make sure she has recorded all the symptoms, she records the past treatment session and even if the patient has forgotten the past she reminds the patient about what happened in the past session she recaps it and relates it to the present. She does not give up on her patients she guides them positively.
Visited For Family Problems
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******** * ******* ** *** ** *** **** ****** **** ** ***** ** ************the way she catch hold of the problem and works on its nerve. Super professional ,she heals patient also has a positive aura.
Not just that she knows her work very well.also
She is extremly patient and very understanding.sometimes she is super busy but i belive every patient is important.
Fot sever cases she is hughly recommended
Visited For Psychological Problems
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My brother is bipolar and we need a lot of help to help him manage it and lead a fulfilled life. It was our first appointment with Dr Hvovi and we were very pleased that we instantly got the appointment at the scheduled time. There was no waiting. She was very thorough while taking his history and compassionate as well. She also asked us to do a few psychodiagnostic tests and blood tests which further demonstrate her attention to detail. We are looking forward to a lot of healing with her guidance. Thanks!
Visited For Psychological Problems
I was diagnosed with dissociative disorder. I was on anti-depressant medication for 2 years. I have made good improvements with her and is currently completely off the medicine.
The best thing about her style of therapy is that she is able to establish a fine balance where at one side she can gently pushes you to unearthen your distress and fear and at the same time she does not tip you off balance that it became too overwhelming. Thanks hvovi
Visited For Psychological Problems
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A long journey begins with the first step. Which was good! Empathetic counsellor. Safe space for now and for future also hopefully.