Dr Aruna Sri Sikha
Consultant Psychologist
12 Yrs 10 Mos of experience
Ph.D
Languages: Telugu, Hindi, English,
You are not going to master the rest of your life in one day. Just relax, master the day. Then just keep doing it every day
Overview
Dr Aruna Sri Sikha is a seasoned psychologist with over twelve years of rich and diverse experience, having honed her skills in hospital settings, consultation clinics, Indian Navy Family clinics, and counseling centers. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to providing therapeutic services, offering support and guidance to individuals grappling with a spectrum of psychological challenges. Aruna specializes in addressing issues ranging from coping with chronic illnesses and stress-related concerns to navigating strained relationships and common mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. In addition to her clinical expertise, she shares her knowledge as an assistant professor of psychology, contributing to the education and growth of future mental health professionals. Aruna's holistic approach and wealth of experience make her a trusted ally in the journey towards mental well-being.
My Services
Areas of Expertise
HEALTH COUNSELLING
Reduction or elimination of unhealthy behaviors (substance abuse, sedentary lifestyle, dietary habits etc)
Promoting healthy behaviours to sustain health and prevent the onset of illness
Improving mental health that become crucial for maintaining physical health
Management of lifestyle to cope with chronic illness
MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING
Analysis and management of premarital expectations
Managing marital issues (communication, dominance, emotions, infidelity, intimacy, parental and in-laws support/interference, loss of spouse etc)
Resolving interpersonal conflicts among partners and families
ACADEMIC COUNSELLING
Preparing strategies for improving learning styles, motivation, concentration and memory
Identifying and providing support for children with learning difficulties
Helping students cope with academic (examination fear, participation in class etc) and social (bullying, making friends, substance abuse etc) situations at school
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING
Analysis and understanding of issues (physiological, cognitive and behavioral) related to transition from childhood to adolescence
Handling peer pressure, bullying, aggression, fighting at home
Managing parental expectations, sibling rivalry, single child syndrome and social relationships
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
Managing work-related stress and burnout
Coping with depression and anxiety
Effective management of emotions (anger, fear, loneliness)
Coping with communication and interpersonal conflicts
Managing obsessive thoughts, compulsive acts and irrational fears
Experience
Care hospitals | 05/31/2012 – 10/30/2012
Duration: 6 month(s)
Clinical health Psychologist
Indian Navy Family Clinics | 11/14/2012 – Present
Duration: 12 years 8 month(s)
Consulting Psychologist
Endocrine and Diabetes Center, Research project by Emory University and NIMH, USA | 09/14/2015 – 12/14/2018
Duration: 3 years 4 month(s)
Psychologist
Naval Dockyard | 06/14/2019 – Present
Duration: 6 years 0 month(s)
Consultant Psychologist
Education
PhD
Duration: 3 years 1 month(s)
Andhra University | 04/17/2018 – 04/27/2021
