OUR TEAM
Compassionate Experts for a
Brighter Tomorrow
OUR TEAM
Compassionate Experts for a
Brighter Tomorrow
Dr. Mauni Nagda
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
MBBS, MD, DNB, PDF (DE-ADDICTION)
Dr. Mauni Nagda Bhalke is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatrist with extensive expertise in mental health care, particularly in addiction psychiatry.
Education and Training
- MBBS, MD Psychiatry: Nair Hospital, Mumbai.
- DNB Psychiatry: Diplomate of National Board.
- Postdoctoral Fellow (De-addiction Psychiatry): KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
- Certified Psychotherapist (CBT, Beck Institute, USA)
Professional Expertise
Dr. Mauni brings over 7 years of experience in psychiatry, focusing on providing patient education, counseling, and holistic care. Her areas of specialization include:
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Public Health and Community Psychiatry
- Addressing substance use in children and adolescents
- Special care for elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
VISION AND INTERESTS
Dr. Mauni Nagda envisions empowering children struggling with substance use and problematic behaviors, helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Beyond her professional commitments, she is an avid reader, dancer, and painter, embracing creativity and mindfulness in her personal and professional life.
She is a skilled communicator with excellent multitasking and time management abilities. Dr. Mauni is committed to creating meaningful change through her work, having served in tribal regions like Gadchiroli, where she contributed to surgical camps and female outpatient clinics.
Professional Expertise
Dr. Mauni brings over 7 years of experience in psychiatry, focusing on providing patient education, counseling, and holistic care. Her areas of specialization include:
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Public Health and Community Psychiatry
- Addressing substance use in children and adolescents
- Special care for elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
VISION AND INTERESTS
Dr. Mauni Nagda envisions empowering children struggling with substance use and problematic behaviors, helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Beyond her professional commitments, she is an avid reader, dancer, and painter, embracing creativity and mindfulness in her personal and professional life.
She is a skilled communicator with excellent multitasking and time management abilities. Dr. Mauni is committed to creating meaningful change through her work, having served in tribal regions like Gadchiroli, where she contributed to surgical camps and female outpatient clinics.
Dr. Sagar Bhalke
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST | BRAIN AND NEURODEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
MBBS, MD, DNB, PDF (CAMH)
Dr. Sagar Bhalke practices psychiatry as clinical brain science, focusing on neurodevelopment, neurobiology, and rational psychopharmacology rather than symptom labels alone. He has advanced training in child and adolescent mental health and works across developmental, mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and substance-use conditions.
Education and Training
- MBBS, MD Psychiatry: Nair Hospital, Mumbai
- DNB Psychiatry: Diplomate of National Board
- Postdoctoral Fellow (Child and Adolescent Mental Health): Nair Hospital, Mumbai
- Certified Psychotherapist (CBT, Beck Institute, USA)
DIVERSE CAREER INCLUDES
De-addiction services, Consultant Medical Officer at Muktiphath De-addiction camps and rural villages in Gadchiroli, helping individuals recover from substance use. Community Mental Health: Conducting psychoeducation and awareness sessions on child mental health in Mumbai schools and offering mental health services at clinics in Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slum clusters.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OPD consultations as Senior Resident Doctor at LTMMC and Sion Hospital, Mumbai.
Consultant Psychiatrist at Humsafar Trust, an NGO that provides support to the LGBTQA+ community.
EXPERTISE AND VISION
Dr. Bhalke has a keen interest in Brain Sciences. He examines the clients through scientific perspectives using concepts of genetics, immunity, pathology, endocrinology, and psychology. His knowledge in molecular pharmacology has helped his clients reintegrate back into society. His care for the patients is reflected in his warm and comprehensive approach.
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
Dr. Bhalke’s contributions to published articles and blogs on mental health issues highlight his dedication to advancing awareness of mental health and reducing the stigma around it. Contributes to research and mental health awareness; works with the Population-Based Cancer Registration Project (TATA).
DIVERSE CAREER INCLUDES
De-addiction services, Consultant Medical Officer at Muktiphath De-addiction camps and rural villages in Gadchiroli, helping individuals recover from substance use. Community Mental Health: Conducting psychoeducation and awareness sessions on child mental health in Mumbai schools and offering mental health services at clinics in Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slum clusters.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OPD consultations as Senior Resident Doctor at LTMMC and Sion Hospital, Mumbai.
Consultant Psychiatrist at Humsafar Trust, an NGO that provides support to the LGBTQA+ community.
EXPERTISE AND VISION
Dr. Bhalke has a keen interest in Brain Sciences. He examines the clients through scientific perspectives using concepts of genetics, immunity, pathology, endocrinology, and psychology. His knowledge in molecular pharmacology has helped his clients reintegrate back into society. His care for the patients is reflected in his warm and comprehensive approach.
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
Dr. Bhalke’s contributions to published articles and blogs on mental health issues highlight his dedication to advancing awareness of mental health and reducing the stigma around it. Contributes to research and mental health awareness; works with the Population-Based Cancer Registration Project (TATA).
Prishika Jain
TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPIST
MA IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Prishika Jain is a Gold Medalist with an MA in Counselling Psychology, she is a Trauma Informed Therapist with 250+ hours of Therapy experience. She is trained in 10+ Therapeutic Approaches like CBT, ACT, EFT, Arts & Movement Therapy etc.
Education and Training
- MA in Counselling Psychology (Gold Medalist)
- Trauma-informed Therapy
- 250+ hours of therapy experience
- Therapeutic Approaches: CBT, ACT, EFT, Arts & Movement Therapy
Learning better,
so we can care better.
We’re delighted to share that Prishika Jain, Psychologist at HMC, has successfully completed a certified course in the Management of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 🎓
Prishika is a young, enthusiastic and disciplined member of our team, with a genuine eagerness to keep learning and refining her clinical skills.
Learning better,
so we can care better.
We’re delighted to share that Prishika Jain, Psychologist at HMC, has successfully completed a certified course in the Management of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 🎓
Prishika is a young, enthusiastic and disciplined member of our team, with a genuine eagerness to keep learning and refining her clinical skills.
OCD can be persistent and disabling, and its management requires structured, evidence-based psychological care. The knowledge and skills gained through continued training add to our team’s ability to understand OCD more precisely and help our patients work towards meaningful, sustained recovery.
At HMC, we strongly believe that clinicians should never stop being students of their science. 🔬🧠
Congratulations, Prishika! Here’s to continued learning, better clinical practice, and better outcomes for the people who trust us with their care.
OCD can be persistent and disabling, and its management requires structured, evidence-based psychological care. The knowledge and skills gained through continued training add to our team’s ability to understand OCD more precisely and help our patients work towards meaningful, sustained recovery.
At HMC, we strongly believe that clinicians should never stop being students of their science. 🔬🧠
Congratulations, Prishika! Here’s to continued learning, better clinical practice, and better outcomes for the people who trust us with their care.
Mr. Kevin Dedhia
RCI REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Mr. Kevin Dedhia is an RCI Registered Clinical Psychologist with an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from the National Forensic Sciences University and an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from CHRIST University, Bangalore.
He has experience working with children and adults across diverse clinical and mental health settings, with a focus on psychological assessment and psychotherapy. His clinical approach draws from evidence-based modalities and a person-centred approach.
Education and Training
- M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (National Forensic Sciences University)
- M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (CHRIST University, Bangalore)
- RCI Registered Clinical Psychologist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Works with children and adults across diverse clinical and mental health settings, focusing on psychological assessment and psychotherapy.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centred approaches.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Emotional well-being, personality, resilience, mindfulness and positive psychology.
VISION
A safe, empathetic, collaborative and non-judgmental space to support clients in understanding themselves and working towards meaningful change.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Works with children and adults across diverse clinical and mental health settings, focusing on psychological assessment and psychotherapy.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centred approaches.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Emotional well-being, personality, resilience, mindfulness and positive psychology.
VISION
A safe, empathetic, collaborative and non-judgmental space to support clients in understanding themselves and working towards meaningful change.
