Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Counseling Psychologist and Counselor
Prajnasmita Panigrahi is a dedicated Counselling Psychologist with over 3.3 years of experience specializing in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), crisis intervention, and therapeutic support within residential school and clinical settings. She holds an M.A. in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Clinical and Counselling Psychology from Gautam Buddha University, as well as a B.A. in Psychology Honors. Her professional background is marked by a proven track record of managing high-intensity caseloads involving trauma, anxiety, and complex behavioral challenges.
Throughout her career, she has held significant roles such as a Residential School Counsellor at Ganga International School, where she led mental health literacy workshops and facilitated SEL sessions to help students navigate academic stress and interpersonal bullying. Her clinical experience includes serving as a Counselling Psychologist at Salaam Baalak Trust and a Junior Psychologist at Emoneeds, where she executed individual and group therapy sessions, managed child safety cases, and facilitated specialized support groups for Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, she has experience as a Behavior Therapist, integrating play and occupational therapy techniques for pediatric clients. Prajnasmita adopts a client-centered and evidence-based approach to therapy, utilizing diverse modalities such as Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), mindfulness-based techniques, and behavioral monitoring.
She is skilled in conducting psychological assessments, treatment planning, and collaborating with systemic entities like Child Welfare Committees to ensure holistic support. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Oriya, she is committed to fostering resilience and emotional regulation in both adolescents and adults through personalized, compassionate care.
- Gautam Buddha University in 2022
- School Counselor - Ganga International School (2024 - 2026)
- Counseling Psychologist - Salaam Baalak Trust (2023 - 2024)
- Junior Psychologist - Emoneeds (2022 - 2023)
- Counselor & Behavioral Therapist - The Wings Learning Center (2022 - 2022)
