I am a counselling psychologist with over two decades of experience in empowering individuals, couples, and families to achieve optimal mental health and well-being. Trained in western psychological approaches and rooted in Indian philosophical traditions, my aim is to blend the two world views to destigmatize mental health, create awareness and promote mental health care and conscious living amongst all sections of society.
Equipped with a versatile toolkit of modern techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programing (NLP), I include interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. With a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience. Whether navigating life transitions, managing mental health conditions, or enhancing relationships, I am dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential and live a more authentic, fulfilling life.
I am also an academician and a researcher. I have the experience of being a part of the teaching faculty in several colleges and universities across the country. Although sporadic, it has given me an opportunity to deliver lectures and in doing so be in tune with emerging trends in psychology and also interact and guide young minds. Military families as a population holds special place in my heart. As a researcher and a military wife I have used my skills to study the this population and my research papers have been published in international publications:-
Mishra Priyanka and Singh Vandana,(2013); Exploring the Impact of Parental Military Deployment /Field posting on Adolescents in Indian Military Families, Psychological studies, ISSN 0033-2968 (January–March 2014) 59(1):36–43,DOI 10.1007/s12646-013-0224-8
Misra P. (2019). Exploring the Challenges Faced By Indian Military Wives during Spousal Deployment/ Field Area Posting. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 7(3), 387-403. DIP:18.01.045/20190703, DOI:10.25215/0703.045
Misra P. (2022). Exploring The Emotional Experiences of Indian Military Wives During Multiple and Prolonged Deployment/ Field Area Posting Induced Separation. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(1), 039-052. DIP:18.01.005.20221001, DOI:10.25215/1001.005
I am also an emerging content creator. Through my YouTube channel, Instagram page, and blogs, my aim is to share insights from psychological research and also the spiritual wisdom and knowledge I have acquired, having walked that path for several years now, which people can use to uplift enhance and optimize their daily life. Awareness will lead to more CONSCIOUS LIVING
Anyone can be struggling with mental health issues and can successfully conceal their problems from everyone, including the people closest to them. Through my social media work and my practice, I aim to create a comfortable, trustworthy and empathetic environment within which people feel safe to express their emotions and become aware of their thoughts and behaviors.
People often feel hesitant to discuss their problems because they tend to trivialize them within their minds with the famous expression, “somebody has it worse.” Imagine if it was like that for physical pain. Imagine that you were only allowed to go to the doctor when you are in more pain than anyone else on the planet. It is this ill-interpretation of mental health I aim to remove by making knowledge about challenges faced by people such as stress, anxiety etc. more accessible through reliable sources.
