Working as a consultant clinical psychologist with us at Cadabam’s, Ms. Leeshma is a well-regarded member of our institute. Having over 7 years of experience in the field she is equipped for it all. She can speak four languages, namely, English, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam. She has done her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences. Her training has been extensive, and she has experience in psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, family therapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and couples therapy. She is also trained in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and is licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Illnesses that she treats are as follows: Anxiety disorders, Depression, Schizophrenia, Dementia and memory disorders, Alcohol addiction, Bipolar disorder, Personality disorder, Learning disabilities, and Child and adolescent care. She has presented papers and posters in the following places: The National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, February 2020 and International Conference on Contemporary Trends in Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, November 2016, to name a few.

Her method of approaching mental health is an evidence-based one. She believes in a holistic view of mental healthcare. Her interests lie in cognitive, interpersonal, and diagnostic assessments, Neuropsychological Assessment, cognitive retraining, and research. She has been published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, with her work on ‘Neuropsychology referrals and outcomes in an Adult Mental Health Service in India’.