Transform the Inner Patterns Behind Performance
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Meet Dr. Divya Kannan
Dr. Divya Kannan completed her Ph.D. and post-doctoral work in Tennessee USA, and brings a career grounded in psychotherapy from an emotion-focused perspective, with expertise in qualitative research and extensive experience teaching and supervising psychotherapists.
In India, she continues her clinical practice and supervision, while also consulting with corporates and NGOs on mental health, resilience, and workplace well-being, creating safe spaces for both individual healing and organizational growth.
Dr. Divya Kannan
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Highlights
Ph.D. in Psychology
University of Memphis, Tennessee (2012)
Emotion-Focused Therapist
Emotion-Focused Insights in Clinical Supervision, Psychotherapy, and Organisational Health
Former Vanderbilt Faculty
Assistant Professor & Lead Psychologist (2012-2017)
Featured In
Dr. Kannan’s expertise has been recognized by leading media outlets.
6 ways to stop being your own worst critic, according to science.
Dr. Divya Kannan shares evidence-based strategies for overcoming self-criticism and building self-compassion, backed by psychological research.
How to find the right therapist: Your questions answered.
An in-depth guide featuring Dr. Kannan’s expert advice on navigating the therapy selection process and finding the right mental health support
How to deal with loneliness and anxiety while working from home?
Dr. Kannan provides practical tips for managing mental health challenges in the remote work era, especially relevant for startup professionals.
What are the ethics my counselor is bound to follow?
Dr. Kannan explains the ethical guidelines and professional standards that mental health practitioners must uphold in therapeutic relationships.