Kornash, Kolkata - P.G. Diploma in Psychological Counseling Rabindra Bharti University, Kolkata - M.A. in English Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata - B.A. in English Honours. Almost 10 years of experience.Culturally sensitive Public speaking ability Social skills teacher Bilingual in English, Hindi, Bengali and Gujarati, Strong public speaker, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert Communications theory, Learning disability awareness, Group psychotherapy expert, Anxiety disorder expertise, Personality disorder treatment aptitude, Adept at conflict resolution, Obsessive-compulsive disorder proficiency, Sports Counselling, Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served. Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed. Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve client level of functioning. Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops. Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and chronic pain conditions. Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues. Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments. Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 8 to 18. Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Helped improve athletes manage and release stress and anxiety, whilst motivating them to improve their game. About 600 counselling sessions so far. At present working as a Psychological Counselor.