Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience and the Founder of Manashni, a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice based in Powai, Mumbai. Her work specializes in complex trauma, dissociative conditions, personality disorders, anxiety, and the long-term emotional impact of abuse, neglect, and difficult relational experiences.Her therapeutic approach integrates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), parts work, and attachment-based frameworks, with an emphasis on safety, emotional regulation, and trauma recovery at the client’s pace. She works with adults, adolescents, and families, and also provides consultation and supervision for mental health professionals working with complex clinical presentations.Dr. Bhagwagar holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, where her doctoral research focused on secondary traumatic stress among psychotherapists in India. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from SNDT University and is a Registered Associate Mental Health Professional with the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority (MSMHA).In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as Faculty with the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Professional Training Program (India cohort) and teaches trauma-focused courses at institutions including St. Xavier’s College and Sophia College. She is also Secretary of the ISSTD Asia Regional Online Community (Asia ROC) and a Founding Board Member of the Mental Health Support Foundation (MHSF).Her work has been published in journals such as the Asian Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, and she regularly presents at national and international conferences on trauma, dissociation, and therapist well-being. Her contributions to trauma research and training have been recognized through the David Caul Graduate Research Award and the President’s Award from ISSTD (2026).Beyond therapy and teaching, Dr. Bhagwagar is actively engaged in mental health advocacy and public education through media writing, webinars, and community initiatives aimed at improving trauma-informed mental health literacy in India.