Shristi Parija
speaks English, Hindi, Odia

Ms. Shristi Parija (she/her) is a RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist with an MA in Clinical Psychology from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SCAC, Pune) and an MPhil in Clinical Psychology from National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU, Delhi). She works with young adults, neurodivergent individuals, and women, offering evidence-based support for trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, substance use–related concerns, sexual health–related concerns, neurodivergent experiences, and personality-related difficulties. Her therapeutic work is grounded in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), integrating third-wave approaches based on individual needs. She practices from a trauma-informed, queer-affirmative lens, emphasizing safety, collaboration, and respect for diverse identities. With a structured yet flexible style, she prioritizes transparency, feedback, and a strong therapeutic alliance to help clients build practical skills while fostering meaningful and sustainable change — one day at a time.