Dr. Divya’s Professional Journey
Dedicated to healing, resilience, and well-being
My Professional Journey
Dr. Divya Kannan, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist with a 20 year career dedicated to psychotherapy, resilience and training of psychotherapists. Trained in the USA, she completed her Ph.D. at the University of Memphis, went on to do her Post-doctoral training at Vanderbilt University and served as Clinical Assistant Director in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Vanderbilt Counseling Center.
Her approach is deeply rooted in emotion-focused psychotherapy, creating space for meaningful healing and growth at a deeper level in those navigating trauma, anxiety, relationships, professional challenges, and life transitions. Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Kannan has published widely on psychotherapy, contributing to international conversations on mental health.
Since returning to India, Bangalore, in 2017, she extends her expertise to both individuals and organizations. She consults with corporates and NGOs on mental health strategy, coaching, leadership resilience, and workplace well-being.
Whether working with individuals or institutions, Dr. Kannan’s work is guided by evidence, empathy, and the belief that both people and workplaces can thrive when mental health is given the care and attention it deserves.
Education & Training
Ph.D. in Psychology (2012)
University of Memphis,
Tennessee.
Advanced Training
Specialisation in Emotion-Focused
Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care.
Assistant Professor (2012-2017)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Lead Psychologist & Faculty.
My Therapeutic Approach
My approach to therapy is rooted in evidence-based practices while honouring the unique experience of each individual. The psychotherapy process is crafted to create a safe, collaborative space where you can explore, grow in awareness, and discover your own inner wisdom.
Evidence Based
Utilizing proven therapeutic techniques backed by research to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
Person-Centered
Rooted in empathy being the base from which exploration can be authentic and purposeful.
Emotion-Focused
Understanding core emotion-focused constructs to deepen contact with lived experiences.
Culturally Sensitive
Honouring diverse backgrounds and experiences, integrating cultural or systemic nuances into the therapy process.
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety
Untangle anxious thoughts and get to the root of anxiety through emotional exploration.
Professional Challenges
Build clarity, resilience, and agency to workplace challenges and pressures.
Relationships
Shift towards emotional connectedness and wholeness in relationships.
Life Transitions
See transitions as opportunities for growth, self-understanding, and journey-driven.
Professional Associations
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Experience Growth, One Conversation At A Time.