01 // Letter of Intent
Holding
Holding
the space.
Therapy is not the act of fixing what is broken; it is the act of remembering the wholeness that was always there. My objective as a counselor is to witness your narrative without judgment and provide tools for alchemy.
Throughout my 14-year clinical journey, I have advocated for 'Integrated Mental Hygiene'—bridging the gap between cognitive understanding and somatic wisdom.
In Wellness, Maya Rao
2018 — PRESENT
Lead Psychologist
MindSpace Clinic, MumbaiDirecting the trauma-informed care unit. Managing a team of 8 therapists and overseeing high-acuity crisis intervention programs.
2012 — 2018
Senior School Counselor
The Heritage School, GurugramDeveloped the 'Whole-School Wellbeing' framework. Conducted workshops for 500+ students and faculty members annually.
2010 — 2012
Clinical Intern
NIMHANS, BengaluruSupported adult psychiatric care and outpatient diagnostics in the rehabilitation wing.
Somatic Experiencing
CBT & DBT Mastery
Crisis Intervention
Adolescent Pedagogy
04 // Academic Lineage
2010 — NIMHANS, Bengaluru
M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
2008 — TISS, Mumbai
M.A. Applied Psychology
M.A. Applied Psychology
05 // Accreditations
● Licensed Rehabilitation Psychologist (RCI)
● EMDR Level 2 Certified
Mental Health Advocate Award 2023
NIMHANS Distinction in Clinical Practice
“Dr. Rao taught me that my past is a chapter, not the whole book.”
— Anonymous Client, 2024
— Anonymous Client, 2024
“Her command over school behavioral dynamics is unparalleled.”
— Director, Heritage School
— Director, Heritage School
10 // Career Parameters (Recruiter Data)
Professional Metadata
MindSpace Clinic, Mumbai
₹22 LPA
₹26–28 LPA
60 Days
Mumbai / Remote (Relocation: Open)