The Human Behind the Doctor

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I was born and raised in Chandigarh, a vibrant metropolitan city in northern India nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas. My father, a physician and my mother, a History Professor, instilled in us the value of empathy and humanism. They treated everyone with respect and empathy and shaped my outlook on life.

From a young age, I was passionate about medicine, often spending hours at my father’s office. I briefly considered pursuing fine arts in high school. However, I was drawn to medicine and chose to pursue it. I am a trained portrait artist and continue to create charcoal, pastel, and oil paintings.​

Academically, I chose an unconventional path and earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology as well as residency in psychiatry. While challenging at times, this path became one of my best decisions, deepening my love for therapy, medication management, teaching, and research.

In my personal life, I am fortunate to have a supportive husband and two spirited children who bring endless joy to us.

I feel immense gratitude to have found my calling. I strive every day to be a better clinician and hope to help my patients find peace, clarity, and answers you seek in your journey.