Dr. Kiran Makhijani is an award-winning psychotherapist known for her integrative, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to mental health. Recognized as the Most Distinguished Counselor & Psychotherapist in Mumbai by the Health Icon Awards, she is also a recipient of the India Prime Icon Award and National Icon for Social Work, celebrating her vast contributions to the field. At the helm of a vibrant mental health practice in Mumbai, Dr. Makhijani leads a team of skilled professionals—counselors, remedial educators, speech and occupational therapists, and shadow teachers—working together to support clients of all ages. Her clinic caters to a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, learning difficulties, developmental concerns, anger, and substance use disorders. She also offers home-based sessions across Mumbai, ensuring care reaches those who need it most. Her passion for working with children stems from a firm belief that early emotional support builds lifelong resilience. From school struggles to emotional regulation, she tailors interventions with creativity, empathy, and scientific grounding. At the same time, she works with adults facing complex challenges like grief, burnout, trauma recovery, and addictive behaviors—with equal care and clinical depth. A published author and academician, Dr. Makhijani has written key textbooks for postgraduate psychology students and led research on teenage aggression and the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her training spans 30+ therapeutic modalities, making her work both versatile and deeply personalized. “Therapy is where the mind finds its voice, and the heart finds its home.” — Dr. Kiran Makhijani