Dr. Pallavi Rajhans

Dr. Pallavi Rajhans is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in South Delhi with extensive experience in managing a wide range of mental health conditions. She completed her MBBS from Patna Medical College, Patna, followed by an MD in Psychiatry from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi).She further strengthened her clinical, academic and teaching experience during her Senior Residency at AIIMS Delhi. She subsequently served as a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where she catered to the mental health needs of students and staff. Dr. Rajhans has worked extensively with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, addiction, and other psychiatric conditions across diverse age groups.She has special interest and advanced training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Certification from IACAM – Indian Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health) and Perinatal Mental Health (Certification from NIMHANS, Bengaluru). Believing in holistic and patient-centred care, she integrates psychotherapy into her practice and is certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from the Beck Institute, Philadelphia.Dr. Rajhans has multiple research publications and awards to her credit, including the prestigious Balint Award, which acknowledges excellence in the doctor–patient relationship and the humanistic aspects of medical practice. She is also a member of the Indian Psychiatric Society and the Indian Association of Social Psychiatry.Hoping Horizons Clinic is Dr. Pallavi’s endeavour to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatry, psychology, and perinatal mental-health services in a supportive and inclusive environment. To better support mothers during the perinatal period, the clinic now features a mother–child friendly corner within the consultation room. This dedicated space allows mothers to attend sessions comfortably with their infants or young children, ensuring a relaxed, supportive and accessible environment. The goal is to make mental-health care easier and more inclusive for new and expectant mothers.