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Dr. Anupama  Maruvada, Psy.D (U.S.A)

Dr. Anupama Maruvada, Psy.D (U.S.A)

Summary

Dynamic founder and director with a proven track record at CBT 2 and Minds & Milestones LLC, specializing in autism coaching, life skills development, and culturally responsive care. Expert in designing evidence-based programs that enhance emotional resilience, improve behavior, and foster effective communication across all age groups. At Minds & Milestones, led the expansion of services across the USA, offering parent-led autism intervention and life coaching tailored to multicultural families. Successfully engaged diverse communities through impactful workshops, demonstrating strong leadership, cross-cultural sensitivity, and innovative problem-solving skills. Committed to empowering families with practical tools for growth, transformation, and long-term emotional well-being.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Director

Minds & Milestones LLC
03.2025 - Current

Leadership & Vision
  • Founded and established Minds & Milestones LLC in Sacramento, USA, to offer culturally sensitive autism and life coaching services.
  • Lead the center’s mission to empower families, individuals, and children with practical tools for emotional and behavioral well-being.
  • Drive nationwide expansion of services across the USA through digital and in-person coaching platforms.

Autism Coaching (Parent-Led Early Intervention)
  • Design and implement structured parent training programs to address autism symptoms through daily routines and play-based methods.
  • Guide parents in identifying early signs of developmental delays and implementing therapeutic activities at home.
  • Develop personalized Behavior Support Plans to improve communication, behavior, and social skills.
  • Monitor child progress and provide ongoing feedback and support to families.
  • Promote school integration through developmental stimulation and behavioral modification techniques.

Life Coaching for Families and Individuals
  • Provide coaching for individuals facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, low mood, self-esteem, marriage issues, cultural conflicts, and transitional life challenges.
  • Help clients set realistic goals, overcome internal blocks, and build emotional resilience.
  • Work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and restore relationship harmony.
  • Offer culturally relevant strategies to support immigrant families navigating bicultural stress and generational gaps.

Program Development & Innovation
  • Develop unique evidence-based coaching modules such as the Behavior Modification and School Integration (BMSI) program and Infant Brain Stimulation.
  • Adapt clinical and behavioral models into coaching frameworks for non-clinical yet highly effective interventions.

Client Engagement & Outreach
  • Build rapport with families across diverse cultural backgrounds, especially within South Asian communities in the USA.
  • Offer virtual coaching services to reach families nationwide and globally.
  • Host awareness workshops and webinars on autism, parenting, emotional health, and cultural adjustment.

Operations & Growth
  • Oversee daily functioning of the center including staffing, service quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with professionals and partner organizations to expand service offerings and community outreach.

Founder and Clinical Director

CBT 2
03.2008 - Current
Key Achievements & Responsibilities

International Client Base: USA, Australia, Singapore, UAE

  • Served as a Psychologist providing diagnostic clarity, emotional support, and therapeutic interventions to clients across all age groups facing a wide range of psychological challenges.
  • Applied evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral disorders, promoting long-term emotional well-being.
  • Worked as a Behavior Therapist for over 14 years, delivering therapy services to children, adults, and families both in India and internationally.
  • Provided individualized counseling and parent-child sessions, including follow-up consultations after school seminars and educational workshops.
  • Successfully conducted Developmental, Cognitive, and Academic Evaluations for diagnostic clarity and early intervention planning.
  • Developed and implemented informed behavioral treatment plans through in-depth interviews, detailed observation, and psychological assessments.
  • Created the Behavior Modification and School Integration (BMSI) Program, a structured therapeutic approach designed to functionally reverse autism symptoms and support school integration for children aged 1.5 to 5 years.
  • Designed the Infant Brain Stimulation Program, targeting reversal of developmental delays in infants aged 6 months to 1.5 years through early stimulation techniques.
  • Raised awareness about the importance of psychological counseling by conducting public talks, community classes, and workshops on common psychiatric and emotional health concerns in today’s society.
  • Taught and coached children in developing essential verbal, communication, and social skills to enhance independent functioning and quality of life.
  • Educated and guided parents in understanding and implementing Behavior Support Plans, ensuring consistency across home and therapy environments.
  • Led the planning, coordination, and execution of evidence-based group interventions, and conducted training sessions for school staff and healthcare professionals.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA, U.S.A
02-2023

Master of Science - FCS (Focus On Child Life And Family Studies)

Illinois State University
Norma, IL U.S.A
05-2003

Master of Science - Human Development

Sri Avinashilingam Deemed University
Coimbatore, TN, India
05-1999

Skills

Conducted 1 week Autism Awareness Camp in Omni RK, Visakhapatnam targeting about 1000 to 1500 people - December 2015

Participated in CME in Visakhapatnam and addressed about 40 doctors from diferent faculties on how to identify developmental delays early and guide them for treatment

Conducted 3 day Autism Awareness Camp in CBT 2, Bangalore targeting 2500 people - April 2016

Conducted 2 day Behavior Therapy Awareness Camp in CBT 2, Visakhapatnam targeting 10000 people - April 2017

Conducting guest lectures at Divakar’s Speciality once every month to educate ‘To be parents’ on postpartum depression, developmental delays, how to ofer healthy parenting to the new born baby, how to address stress that is built due to the new born in the family and more

Additional Information

Divakar Speciality, Bangalore, India

Heritage School, Bangalore, India

Lotus Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, India

Sri Sudha Physiotherapy Center, Visakhapatnam, India

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

Received Tamil Nadu State Govt. grant to do thesis on ‘Educational Aspirations of Young adolescents in Urban and Rural Areas’ in 1998.


Received ‘The Best presentation ‘ award for thesis on ‘Educational Aspirations of Young adolescents in Urban and Rural Areas’ in Social Sciences by Tamil Nadu State Council (State level award) in 1999.

Interests

Founder & Director

Minds & Milestones LLC, Sacramento, CA, USA (2025 – Present)


Founder & Clinical Director

CBT 2 – Child Behavior Therapy With Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Bangalore, India (2008 – Present)


Quality Assurance Manager – On Contract

American Medical Association, Chicago, IL, USA (2007 – 2008)


Behavior Therapist

Seguin Servics, Chicago, IL, USA (2003 – 2006)


Mobile Therapist and Behavior Analyst

Family And Child Services, Pitsburgh, PA, USA (2002-2003)


Assistant Residence Hall Coordinator

Ilinois State University, Normal, IL, USA (2001 – 2002)

Timeline

Founder & Director

Minds & Milestones LLC
03.2025 - Current

Founder and Clinical Director

CBT 2
03.2008 - Current

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

California Southern University

Master of Science - FCS (Focus On Child Life And Family Studies)

Illinois State University

Master of Science - Human Development

Sri Avinashilingam Deemed University
Dr. Anupama Maruvada, Psy.D (U.S.A)