Devikrishna Gireesh Pai

Enthusiastic and dedicated Psychology student with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience in psychological assessment and interviewing. Passionate about understanding human behavior through clinical lenses, with a keen interest in mental health, criminal behavior, and the intersection of psychology and law. Skilled in research methodology, psychological assessments and empathetic communication, seeking opportunities to contribute to evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary mental health teams.

Associate Psychologist Trainee - Heart it Out (Happy Minds Program)

(2025-09 - 2026-02)

• Counduct and document various clinical/counselling cases under supervision of licensed Clinical Psychologists.
• Trained in CBT and DBT basic techniques and client centred approaches along with building counselling techniques.

Clinical Psychology Intern - MS Ramaiah Teaching Hospital

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

• Observing rapport-building techniques with patients and the process of administering psychological tests.
• Observed variety of clinical cases with different disorders and understood their corresponding treatment plans.

Clinical Psychology Intern - The Wellness Whisperers and SoftMind Health and Counselling Clinic

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Conducting and documenting comprehensive MSE, to assess cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.
• Supervised pro-bono counselling sessions to clients, experience in real world therapeutic interactions and ethical client-centred approaches.

Clinical Psychology Intern - Lakeshore Hospital

(2023-07 - 2023-07)

• Observing patient behaviour, recording psychiatric symptoms, maintaining detailed case histories and collecting MSE of inpatients.
• Developed strong therapeutic communication skills, support emotional expressions and assist in daily rehabilitation activities under professional supervision.

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology - MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (2024 - Present)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam (2021 - 2024)