Maithili Girish Kulkarni

I am a dedicated Mental Health Professional with hands-on clinical experience in individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Having trained at the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health (MIMH), Pune — a Government of Maharashtra apex institution — I bring structured clinical exposure across a wide spectrum of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behaviour Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Management. My clinical training involved conducting independent individual counselling sessions under clinical supervision, administering and interpreting standardised psychometric assessments, preparing detailed psychological reports, and maintaining clinical records aligned with institutional and ethical standards. A distinctive aspect of my experience is hands-on exposure to Medico-Legal Case (MLC) handling — documentation, psychological assessment, and coordination with legal and medical teams — a skill set that bridges clinical psychology and the legal domain. Beyond clinical work, I have two years of counselling experience as an Aptitude and Career Counsellor at Edwise International, Pune, where I guided students in academic and career decision-making through individual assessments and structured counselling. I am currently pursuing an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) with a First Class with Distinction in the 1st year, deepening my understanding of mental health law, medico-legal frameworks, and client rights — an interdisciplinary perspective that enriches my clinical practice. I am proficient in Marathi, Hindi, and English, allowing me to work effectively across Maharashtra's diverse client populations. I approach every therapeutic relationship with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice and client welfare.