Mr. Tejas Shah

Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Mumbai. Tejas is a Mental Health service provider and has over 12 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, Couples and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Apart from the prestigious M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (RCI) he holds Masters in Psychology and Masters in Philosophy. He is trained in Couples and Family Therapy (CFT) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. He is trained and has certifications in CBT for Anxiety, Depression and Personality Disorders from Beck Institute, Philadelphia, USA. He is extensively trained in Rational Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (RECBT) and got his Primary and Advance training in RECBT from the prestigious Albert Ellis Institute, USA. He got his Certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression and Anxiety from Dr. Harris, USA. He has Transactional Analysis (TA101) Certification from the ITAA, USA. He is a Professional Member of Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS), USA and he is an International Affiliate Member of the prestigious American Psychological Association (APA), USA.His integrated psychotherapy practice is informed by existential-humanistic/person-centered approach, clinical hypnosis, motivational enhancement therapy, emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, transactional analysis, evidence-based rational emotive and cognitive-behavioral techniques, schema therapy, family and couples therapy, post-modern approaches such as solution-focused brief therapy, narrative ideas and practices, feminist approach, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness based practices. With his unique blend of skills he understands and facilitates clients to overcome low mood, depression, loneliness, anxiety, anger, trauma, phobias, feelings of guilt, and ideas of worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness. He works with his clients with a goal-directed approach in reducing distress, encourages better functioning and collaborates in problem-solving.His areas of specialization include individual psychotherapy and family and couples therapy for clients diagnosed with Clinical Depression, Anxiety Disorders, OCD and Adjustment Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorder, resolving Marital Conflicts and Overcoming Mental, Physical and Sexual Abuse for adults and children. He is sensitive to LGBTQIA+ specific issues and is informed by affirmative practice, systems theory and thinking and distress arising due to social, cultural and economic structural oppression and marginalization. He also works with children and adolescents with ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disability and Emotional and Behavioral problems. He is trained to deal specifically with complex clinical conditions such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Stress-Related Dissociative Disorders, and Personality Disorders. While working extensively with both children and adults in public and private hospitals, he has conducted various workshops for schools and colleges as a clinical and child psychologist and has successfully delivered lectures at various national & international conferences and seminars. He believes in co-creating safe spaces for people who need emotional support. He is passionate about the cause of mental health and volunteers at suicide prevention helpline and frequently engages in outreach programs to make mental health conversations more accessible.Tejas is a speaker, therapist, trainer and a lifestyle coach. He has vast experience in life coaching and personal transformation. He helps clients to optimize their own potential by focusing on enhancing productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.