Best Psychologist In Pune

She has over nine years of clinical experience, specialising in evidence-based, integrative mental health treatment. Recognised as a leading professional in the field and the best psychologist in Pune, she brings deep expertise in the treatment of schizophrenia, OCD, addiction, bipolar disorder, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and other clinical conditions. She applies a collaborative, integrative approach combining Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB), Transactional Analysis (TA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), clinical assessment, psychometric testing, group therapy, crisis intervention, as well as behavioral and emotional restructuring. She provides comprehensive care and guidance across the lifespan, working with children, teens, adults, and seniors.

As CEO of Wisdom Matters Neuropsychiatry Centre (IPD) and Founder-Director of Shalmalee  Gadgil’s Mental Health Clinic (OPD), she leads clinical teams while developing risk assessment strategies and training programs. As Director of Linkwaves Training India, she crafts psychological safety workshops for corporations, schools, and NGOs, delivering individualised care to clients with mild, moderate, and severe mental health challenges—and supporting families during times of crisis. She aims to foster emotionally resilient and supportive environments.

Her credentials include an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Savitribai Phule Pune University; certifications and diplomas in Arts-Based Therapy (ABT), Life Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy (CHCP). She is also registered with the Government of India's Health Authority as a Healthcare Professional in Behavioural Health Sciences (NCAHP).

She also contributes to mental health education as a board member of the Studies Sub‑Committee at MIT‑WPU’s Clinical Sciences Department and continues to shape the field of psychology in Pune and beyond.