Debalina Bhattacharjee
Clinical Psychologist
Kolkata,West Bengal
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, I am committed to serving patients by attentively listening to their concerns and helping them address their challenges on various levels of behavioral, emotional and intellectual. I am skilled in interviewing individuals to identify psychological needs and provide accurate diagnoses.
My training and knowledge spans various psychological techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapies, emotionally focused therapies and psychodynamic therapy. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development in these areas.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2023 - Current
- Provided independent therapy to a diverse clientele from across the country, addressing a wide range of psychological issues.
- Delivered both individual and couples' therapy.
- Employed an integrative therapeutic approach, combining psychodynamic, emotionally focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Regularly received supervision to enhance professional development.
- both Completed various trainings on Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
- Studied extensively on psychoanalytic theory and schools to gain a deeper understanding of psychoanalytic thinking and practice.
Clinical Psychologist
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as a clinical psychologist in the Family Therapy Unit of NIMHANS and the NIMHANS Centre for Well Being.
- Worked with families and couples using systemic principles and approaches such as structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral couples and family therapy, and emotionally focused couples and family therapy.
- Supervised clinical psychology trainees in family and couples' therapy.
- Facilitated the teaching and evaluation of clinical psychology trainees assigned to the unit.
- Provided Marital Enrichment Therapy to couples at the NIMHANS Centre for Well Being.
- Engaged in extensive study to stay current with various schools of family and couples' therapy.
Post MPhil Clinical Psychology Trainee
CE, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided psychotherapy using cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and psychodynamic approaches to address a wide range of psychological issues in individuals, primarily focusing on those with a history of trauma and diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder
- Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Trained and supervised clinical psychology trainees in best practices, counseling techniques, assessment methods, and consultation skills.
- Scheduled, organized, and delivered comprehensive presentations on treating depression, anxiety, anger, and using cognitive-behavioral techniques to manage negative emotions.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress, and discharge decisions.
- Wrote detailed reports on clients and maintained necessary paperwork.
- Conducted psychological assessments, including personality evaluations, diagnostic testing, and neuropsychological assessments.
- Provided cognitive retraining for patients experiencing cognitive decline due to conditions such as stroke and Korsakoff's syndrome.
Education
M.Phil - Clinical Psychology
National Institute of Mental Health
07.2019 - 05.2021
M.A - Psychology
Tripura University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Maharaja Bir Bikram College
Agartala, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Psychotherapy
Clinical interventions
Clinical documentation management
Clinical team guidance
Clinical Training
Research
Neuropsychological intervention
Neuropsychological assessment
Psychological assessment
Psychotherapy
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
01.2022 - 12.2022
Post MPhil Clinical Psychology Trainee
CE, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
07.2021 - 09.2021
M.Phil - Clinical Psychology
National Institute of Mental Health
07.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Maharaja Bir Bikram College
04.2001 -
M.A - Psychology
Tripura University
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