ABOUT
Dr. Reena Sharma, Ph.D
Founder | Psychologist | Rehabilitation & Forensic Psychologist | Criminologist
Passionate About Helping Others
Dr. Reena Sharma, Ph.D., is the Founder and Practicing Psychologist at The Mind Practice, with over two decades of expertise in psychological therapies, forensic psychology, behavioral training, and mental health interventions. As a Rehabilitation & Forensic Psychologist and Criminologist, she specializes in psychological and forensic assessments, offender rehabilitation, investigative techniques, and therapeutic interventions tailored to diverse populations.
Dr. Sharma’s work extends to individuals, couples, families, corporate professionals, and forensic settings, ensuring that mental well-being is accessible and effective for all.
Psychotherapy Services for Individuals, Couples & Families
Dr. Sharma offers comprehensive psychotherapy for people struggling with various mental health concerns, helping them navigate:
✔ Anxiety, stress, and panic disorders
✔ Depression, mood disorders, and emotional distress
✔ Personality disorders and trauma healing
✔ Self-esteem, confidence, and emotional regulation
✔ Work-life balance, burnout, and workplace stress
✔ Relationship and couples therapy (Gottman Method & The Couples Institute)
✔ Family dynamics, parenting concerns, and adolescent mental health
✔ Addiction recovery and behavioral modification
Her customized therapy approach blends cognitive, emotional, and behavioral strategies to provide individuals with practical tools to manage stress, emotions, and relationships effectively.
Expertise & Training
Dr. Sharma has received advanced training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – specializing in depression, personality disorders, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder.
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Forensic CBT (CBT Australia).
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Motivational Interviewing (MI).
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Couples Therapy – trained through the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and The Couples Institute.
With her extensive expertise, she provides tailored interventions for individuals, couples, and organizations, addressing a wide range of psychological and relational concerns.
Specialized Forensic & Rehabilitation Interventions
Beyond traditional psychotherapy, Dr. Sharma is a pioneer in forensic psychological interventions and has developed a transformative clinical practice program that integrates forensic methodologies, evidence-based psychological interventions, and customized training modules. Her approach holistically addresses the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual dimensions of mental well-being.
Her forensic psychology work spans:
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Criminal behavior analysis and offender rehabilitation
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Psychological and forensic assessments
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Victim counseling and trauma-informed therapy
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Investigative psychology & expert consultations
Samarth: Breaking Barriers
A landmark initiative under The Mind Practice, Samarth: Breaking Barriers operates in Gujarat’s four central prisons (Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, and Rajkot). This first-of-its-kind program in India provides therapeutic interventions for both inmates and prison staff, regardless of gender or criminal background.Rooted in Forensic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Criminology, Samarth focuses on restructuring antisocial behavior patterns, promoting prosocial decision-making, and providing mental health support, including suicide prevention initiatives. It marks a significant step toward rehabilitative reformation in the Indian criminal justice system.
Collaborations & Community Impact
Dr. Sharma has worked closely with law enforcement agencies in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, consulting on specialized psychological interventions. Over the years, she has developed and implemented programs addressing offender rehabilitation, investigative psychology, and mental health interventions for police personnel.
She has also designed a Victim Support Program for Ahmedabad City and continues to collaborate with law enforcement on an as-needed basis, offering psychological expertise in areas such as criminal profiling, trauma counseling, and forensic assessments.
Her earlier initiatives include founding Indrishti, a registered trust established in 2013 to promote mental wellness across diverse communities, including NGOs, corporate organizations, schools, and rehabilitation centers. She has facilitated individual, family, and group therapies, addressing concerns like addiction, trauma, and emotional well-being.
Vision & Commitment
Dr. Sharma is on a mission to normalize mental health awareness and accessibility, ensuring that psychological support is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and seamlessly integrated into society. Through her pioneering work, she continues to shape a future where mental wellness is not just an option but a priority for all.
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Dr. Reena Sharma is a PhD in Criminology, she is Master of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology, she is a trained therapist working in the area of Cognitive behavior therapy for personality disorders, depression, anxiety, Forensic CBT, Couple's therapy, motivational interviewing and addiction management. She specializes in forensic psychology, rehabilitation psychology and counseling Psychology Hypnotic Modalities for Behavioral Resolutions Regression Therapies & Energy Dynamics. She holds a diploma in Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapy, and also an MBA in HRD. A certified Trainer for Neurocriminology Reasoning & Rehabilitation Program accredited by the Cognitive Center of Canada.
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She has worked closely with Tihar Jail, New Delhi and Bhondsi Jail, Haryana, before Gujarat Prisons Department as Consultant psychologist for convicts and Jail Management also currently provides various psychological interventions in all Central Prisons of Gujarat which is Surat, Rajkot, baroda, Ahmedabad.
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She is also associated as a visiting faculty in various esteemed educational universities like PDEU, RRU, GLS etc for teaching various fields and subjects in clinical, counseling , biopsychology and others in Psychology ,Forensic Psychology, criminology
