Gautham
Consultant Psychologist
I, Gautham Krishnan, am a Trauma Informed and Queer Affirmative Counseling Psychologist. I provide virtual services including individual, couples and family therapy. I believe that therapy takes time, which is subjective to each individual, and when we allow ourselves to take the time we need to heal and grow, it becomes easier to work on our mental health and sustain it. In my free time, I like to spend time in nature, connect with friends, cook food, binge on films and shows, and play video games. I also manage a page on Instagram, @the_indiantherapist, where I post educational content around mental health.
My approach to therapy is to help create collaborative environment for the client to explore how various norms in our society seeped into their experiences and relationships, and helped form their current perspective, perception and ways of coping. When the client is provided a safe space to build self-awareness and understand their ways of functioning without invoking shame, it becomes easier to work towards being patient and self-compassionate, learn and incorporate healthier coping mechanisms, feel empowered to support themselves and meet their own needs.
Educational Qualifications:
B.Tech. in Computer Science (Spec. in Bioinformatics) from Vellore Institute of Technology, 2015 - 2019.
M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota, 2019 - 2021.
Work Experience:
Counselling Psychologist: Independent Practice - August 2022 - Present
Provide telehealth services including individual, couples and family therapy.
Create individualized treatment plans including identification of client needs, expectation-setting and psychoeducation. Primarily working with adults bringing in a wide array of concerns.
Mental Health Practitioner: Arubah Emotional Health Services - June 2021 - May 2022
Supervised by: Jenny Jendro, MSW, LICSW
Provide in-person and telehealth services including individual, couples and family therapy.
Conduct diagnostic assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
Engage and contribute to consult groups, supervision and training. Primarily worked with children, adults and geriartic population.
Mental Health Practitioner (Practicum)September 2020 - May 2021 | Associated Clinic of Psychology
Supervised by: Mitchell Tavernier, MA, LPCC
Provide in-person and telehealth services including individual therapy and ARMHS (Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services).
Conduct diagnostic and functional assessments, and create individualized treatment plans. Primarily worked with adults and geriatric population.
Teaching Assistant
January 2021 - May 2021 | University of Minnesota
Course Instructor: Carolyn Berger, Ph.D., LPCC, LSC
Graduate Course: Counseling Diverse Populations
Facilitated conversations on structural and systemic challenges faced by socio-politically disadvantaged groups, and counseling skills when working with culturally diverse clientele.
Graded assignments, providing written constructive feedback.
Teaching Assistant
August 2020 - January 2021 | University of Minnesota
Course Instructor: Martin Van Boekel, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Course: Psychological Sciences Applied
Facilitated weekly group discussions to introduce class topics like stereotype threat, stress and coping, neuroplasticity, growth mindset, etc. and address activities.
Graded assignments, providing written constructive feedback.
Graduate Assistant
July 2020 - August 2020 | University of Minnesota
Course Instructor: Carolyn Berger, Ph.D., LPCC, LSC
Graduate Course: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Assisted with formatting online course
Cross Cultural Discussion Group Facilitator
October 2019 - May 2020 | University of Minnesota
Organized by: International Student and Scholar Services
Co-facilitated weekly group discussions with undergraduate and graduate students from various cultural backgrounds to share their personal experiences, while providing support and fostering a sense of belonging.