Dr. Venkateshwar Rao Deshineni (PhD)

Dr Venkateshwar Rao Deshineni is a member of American Psychological Association(APA) & Life Associate Member, Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists &Clinical Psychology Society of India. He has received extensive training from world-renowned institutions such as National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) which is a world leader in Mental Health, Neuro-Sciences and allied fields and National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology, USA. He is the best counseling psychologist and therapist for various psychological problems of 21st century and one of the most sought-after psychologists by Non-Resident Indians(NRIs) living in USA, Canada, Australia etc. He is a Researcher, Practicing Psychologist and Author. He is also a course writer of university level Psychology books at Graduation and Post Graduation level and authored 10 books on Psychology and Education and presented papers at National and International Conferences such as "National Conference on Challenges of Contemporary Life-Role of Positive Psychology" and 'The Indian Science Congress Association"(ISC) and published articles in National and International Journals such as "The International Journal of Indian Psychology". He has extensive knowledge and skills in advanced Psychological Therapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy(REBT) to help people to come out successfully from various types of psychological problems. He is the best counseling psychologist for various psychological problems of 21st century such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD),Neurosis, Phobias, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders . He is passionate in helping people working in various organizations especially in technology based organizations such as Software and Information Technology to manage various psychological issues such as Relationship Issues, Family and Work-Life balance, Sexual Issues, Stress, Sleep disturbances, Anger, Aggression, Fear, Emotional disturbances, lack of Concentration, Anxiety, Depression etc. through Positive Psychology and Cognitive Psychology based techniques. He has extensive knowledge and skills in Child and Teenage(Adolescence) issues, Relationship issues, Pre-Marital Counseling and Family Counseling, Stress management, Anger management, Educational counseling, Career counseling, Parenting Skills etc, He conducted various training programs for Students, Parents, Teachers and Employees in various schools, colleges and organizations. He did many TV shows in E TV, HM TV, I NEWS,RAJ NEWS & Doordarshan etc. TV Channels. He is a Panel Psychologist for various public and private sector organizations which recruits candidates for various higher level positions such as management trainees and administrative services. He trains the candidates appearing for Central and State Civil Services examinations in Interview skills and Personality Development. He is a Guest Faculty for various private and public sector organizations such as Police Department, Prisons Department and Universities. He completed his Masters and M Phil degrees in Psychology. He was awarded Doctorate degree (PhD) in Psychology from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Indian Council of Social Science Research(ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Govt of India awarded Post Doctoral Fellowship in Psychology for his unique research work related to reducing academic burden on children. He has received additional training and skills from world-renowned institutions such as Department of Clinical Psychology of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) which is a world leader in Mental Health, Neuro-Sciences and allied fields and National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology, USA.He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the field of Education and Psychology. He is the founder of Dr Rao’s Foundation, a not for profit organization. Dr Rao’s Foundation has been established with the aim of spreading Mental Health literacy and Mental Health awareness in the society to achieve the World Health Organization(WHO) slogan of “Health for all-All for Health”. The Foundation also organizes various programs in the field of education with the aim of ” Transforming Education through Transforming Teaching Learning Process. “Psychologist on wheels” is an initiative of Dr Rao's Foundation under “Project Happy Learning” to bring out the best in every everyone. Psychologist on wheels” is also intended to bring awareness in the society on Mental Health to achieve Mental Heath well-being and World Health Organization’s (WHO) slogan of “Health for all-All for Health” and motivates people on the importance of visiting a Psychologist at the time facing Psychological Problems.