Lavanya Mathiyazagan

Develop and implement individualized therapeutic interventions for students with diverse disabilities and provide one-on-one and group counseling to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges; collaborate with teachers and parents and conduct behavioral assessments to inform interventions.

Assisted M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars with case formulations and patient handling, administered and scored personality and neuropsychological assessments, and documented therapeutic sessions and progress notes under supervision.

Provided short-term counseling and crisis intervention for students as part of the Wellness Program and facilitated psychoeducational workshops on stress management and mental well-being.

Educated clients and families on coping strategies for severe mental illness, conducted in-depth case studies, assisted in group therapy modules, and facilitated therapeutic activities such as art and play therapy.

Activities and societies: Research study on subjective experience of mindfulness meditation practitioners (09/2024); presentation on dispositional forgiveness (09/2024).

Completed Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with training in assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.

Completed Bachelor of Science in Psychology with coursework and practical training in psychological assessment and counseling.