Kriti Kanwar

Kriti Kanwar is a Clinical Psychologist and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology with extensive experience working across diverse clinical settings. She currently serves as a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at VIMS Hospital, where she provides psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and mental health interventions for individuals across the lifespan. Her clinical work involves supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. Dr. Kanwar completed her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her PhD with a research focus on behavioral addictions in adolescents. She has been actively involved in academic training, supervision, and mental health outreach programs, including workshops and awareness initiatives with educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to help them build emotional awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, and improve overall psychological well-being. Dr. Kanwar has a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults, particularly in areas related to personality development, emotional regulation, trauma, and behavioral addictions such as internet and gaming addiction. She believes therapy is a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while working towards meaningful and sustainable change.