Mrs. Karuna Khithani
Professional Summary:
Dedicated and compassionate Counseling Psychologist with 14 years of experience empowering individuals, couples, and groups to overcome mental health challenges.
A seasoned counseling psychologist dedicated to promoting mental well-being. With a background in schools, colleges, NGOs, and government organizations, she now offers complete professional services tailored to diverse social and emotional needs.
She has extensive experience working within multidisciplinary teams, supervising graduate students’ mental health, and delivering impactful mental health presentations. She founded Quietude Counseling and Guidance Services and recently launched Paarth Saarthi to reach more people, providing specialized services to children, teens, adults, and adolescents. Her therapeutic methods include Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
EDUCATION
M.A. in Clinical Psychology |
(2022)
Bachelor of Education, Marathwada University | (2015)
Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling, Mumbai University | (2014)
Diploma in Remedial Teaching Course, Arya VidyaMandir (Bandra) | (2012)
Montessori Teachers Training Course, Little Angles Training Institute (Dom.) | (2005)
Master of Arts in Sindhi Literature, Mumbai University | (1998)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Major), Mumbai University | (1996)
Higher Secondary Certificate, Mumbai University | (1993)
Secondary School Certificate, Mumbai University | (1991)
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Assessments and interpretations
- Behavior modification
- Working with special needs populations
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Informal assessment for reading
- Individualized student attention
- Management
- Continued professional development
- Languages- English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi
VOLUNTEERING
Community services
- Hair Donor for Cancer Patients (july-2024)
- Donated hair to create wigs for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients during the donation process
- Collaborated with oncology teams to promote the hair donation program
WORK EXPERIENCE
Current Experience
Working in JVM Mehta college and JVM New English school
Mumbai Smiles & Saprem Foundation | March 2022 – August 2023
Provided psychological assessments, consultations, and therapy services
Conducted workshops and awareness sessions
Paarth Saarthi Counseling and Guidance Services | April 2017 – Present
Freelancer – Psychologist Counselor
Delivered individual and group counseling services
N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College | jan 2020 to June 2022
Assessments, counseling, and seminars
Matunga SIES School| February 2015 – August 2017
School Guidance Counselor
-Coordinated student progress and remedial classes
KC Gandhi School | July 2024 – Present
Counseling Psychologist
PROJECTS
Bal Jalosh: Collaborated with Camlin company to integrate children’s interest in hobbies and vocational training
Summer Camps: Arranged and organized summer camps with various vocational training and cultural activities
Child Welfare Centers: Collaborated to design and implement counseling programs for vulnerable children
Mahila Takrar Kendra: Worked to provide mental health support and empowerment programs for women
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Designed and developed "Jeevan ke Rang Kahaniyon ke Sang", a certificate course for teenagers
- Collaborated with government organizations to promote mental health and well-being
- Critical thinking