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NIMHANS-trained psychiatrists and therapists, online

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Barkha Chikara & Dr. Vineet PaliReviewed 9 November 2026

Ten of the thirteen clinicians on the Mindly team trained at NIMHANS, and we name each one below. Mindly is online-only and is not affiliated with NIMHANS.

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Registered clinicians: psychiatrists with their State Medical Council, psychologists with the Rehabilitation Council of India.

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What "NIMHANS-trained" means here

NIMHANS is the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru. When we say a Mindly clinician is NIMHANS-trained, we mean that clinician completed their training or degree there, as stated on their own profile. Mindly Health is an independent online service. We are not part of NIMHANS, not affiliated with it, and not endorsed by it.

Psychiatrists trained at NIMHANS

  • Dr. Barkha Chikara, psychiatrist (English, Hindi). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Vineet Pali, psychiatrist (English, Hindi). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Pooja Rani, psychiatrist (English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Divya Gurunathan, psychiatrist (English, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Samarth S Shetty, psychiatrist (English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Dhritiman Das, psychiatrist (English, Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Assamese). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Nevedita Das, psychiatrist (Nepali, Hindi, English). MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS.

Clinical psychologists and care leadership trained at NIMHANS

  • Ms. Liji Vijayan, clinical psychologist (English, Malayalam). Clinical psychology training at NIMHANS.
  • Ms. Muskan Jain Desai, clinical psychologist. Trained at NIMHANS.
  • Dr. Gouri Krishna, Chief Care Officer. Trained in medicine and in rehabilitation psychiatry at NIMHANS.

Clinicians who did not train at NIMHANS

Not every clinician at Mindly trained at NIMHANS, and we say so plainly. These clinicians are qualified in other ways, which you can read on their profiles:

Our online-only service

Everything at Mindly is by video, with no clinic you can walk into, and we do not run a NIMHANS outpatient service. If you need an in-person examination or hospital care, your clinician will tell you. In an emergency, call 112. Tele-MANAS (14416) offers free support at any hour.

How to start

  1. Call or message us. Reach us on +91 90352 54779 or WhatsApp. Tell us your language and a convenient time.
  2. Free pre-consultation call. Our team takes your history and prepares a report for your clinician, so you do not repeat yourself.
  3. Video session. You meet your allotted clinician online, from home or wherever you feel comfortable.
  4. Your plan. The clinician explains what they find and the next steps. You decide together.

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Common questions

Is Mindly Health part of NIMHANS?

No. Mindly is an independent online service. Several of our clinicians trained at NIMHANS, but we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the institute.

Can I see a NIMHANS-trained psychiatrist online?

Yes. Seven of our psychiatrists hold an MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS. You can see them by video from anywhere in India. Tell us on your free pre-consultation call if training matters to you.

Are all Mindly clinicians NIMHANS-trained?

No. Dr. Akanksha Chopra, Ms. Janvi Khokhar and Ms. Kamakshi Sabharwal did not train at NIMHANS. The others did.

Can I book a NIMHANS therapist?

Our clinical psychologists Ms. Liji Vijayan and Ms. Muskan Jain Desai trained at NIMHANS. Check availability on your free pre-consultation call.

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Mindly Health is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.

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