Kanika Choudhary
About Kanika Choudhary
Kanika Choudhary is a Lead Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in psychotherapy and counseling, currently practicing in Bengaluru, India. She has a Master's degree and an MPhil in Clinical Psychology, and has worked in various clinical settings since 2014, employing a client-centered approach and specializing in diverse mental health issues.
Work at DocVita
Kanika Choudhary serves as the Lead Clinical Psychologist at DocVita in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing her expertise in clinical psychology to the organization. At DocVita, she actively seeks to recruit passionate mental health professionals to enhance the team. Her work involves utilizing a client-centered approach and addressing a range of mental health issues.
Current and Previous Roles
Kanika Choudhary has extensive experience in clinical psychology, currently practicing at a Private Practice in Psychotherapy and Counseling since 2020. She previously worked at Your Online Counselor from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Senior Resident Clinical Psychologist at Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital for nine months in 2020. Additionally, she has held various roles in different institutions, including Cosmos Institute Of Mental Health Behavioral Sciences and National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped.
Education and Expertise
Kanika Choudhary holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Clinical Psychology from Amity University Noida, completed between 2018 and 2020. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background is complemented by extensive training in third-wave CBT, trauma-focused work, and emotion-focused therapy, which informs her therapeutic practice.
Therapeutic Approach and Specializations
Kanika Choudhary employs a client-centered approach in her therapy sessions. She has experience working with diverse populations, including families, couples, children, teens, and young adults. Her areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, stress-related disorders, OCD, eating disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. She identifies as a queer affirmative therapist, which shapes her interactions and therapeutic strategies.
Personal Interests and Activities
In addition to her professional work, Kanika Choudhary enjoys writing poetry and exploring various dance styles. She engages in a daily ritual of reflection to process her experiences with clients. Kanika has a personal interest in exploring different cultures through experiential participation in rituals, which enriches her understanding of diverse perspectives.