Nilambari Likhar

Clinical psychology postgraduate and psychology content writer skilled at turning clinical and research-based concepts into clear, engaging storytelling for public audiences. Experienced in producing evidence-based, APA-cited psychology content for platforms reaching general readers, with growing interest and working knowledge of trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) as frameworks for mental health communication. Grounded in hands-on clinical experience across five psychiatric and healthcare settings, including structured case history taking, Mental Status Examinations, and psychoeducation for patients and families coping with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus community outreach delivering wellness content to school students (Grades 1–8).

Committed to ethical, culturally sensitive practice and to helping mental health practitioners build an authentic, engaging public voice.

Intern at Clove Minds (2026-08 – Present)

• Contributed to psychoeducation and treatment planning discussions for clients presenting with mood and anxiety-related concerns.
• Assisted mental health awareness in nursing students, taught resilience building, empathy towards patients and emotion regulation.

Clinical Intern at Hospital for Mental Health (2026-01 – 2026-03)

• Conducted structured case history interviews and Mental Status Examinations (MSE) for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases.
• Administered and scored standardized psychometric tests, contributing to diagnostic formulation under supervision.
• Documented findings in clinical case files in line with hospital protocols.

Clinical Intern at ASSSAN Hospital (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Recorded comprehensive case histories across outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings.
• Delivered psychoeducation sessions to families of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
• Assisted clinical team in patient observation and treatment planning discussions.

Online Training Intern at Fortis Healthcare (2025-07 – 2025-07)

• Completed structured training in DSM/ICD-based diagnosis, case history taking, and MSE procedures.
• Gained exposure to CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic modalities through supervised online sessions.

Observational Intern at Regional Mental Hospital (2023-11 – 2023-12)

• Observed clinical management and daily routines of patients with severe and chronic mental illnesses.
• Gained foundational understanding of institutional psychiatric care, ward dynamics, and multidisciplinary team functioning.

Content Writer Intern at Psychologs Magazine (2026-07 – 2026-09)

• Researched and authored psychology articles on topics such as fear, addiction recovery, and everyday mental health themes, following APA 7th edition citation standards.
• Translated clinical and research-based psychological concepts into clear, engaging content for a general readership, building audience-focused storytelling and content strategy skills.

Community Volunteer at Akshargyan NGO (2026-01 – 2026-02)

• Conducted awareness sessions across 6–7 schools in Gandhinagar on education, menstrual hygiene, personality development, and child safety (good touch/bad touch) for Grades 1–8.
• Delivered age-appropriate, culturally sensitive wellness content to young students, demonstrating communication and psychoeducation skills relevant to school counselling and psychology education.

M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology – National Forensic Sciences University (2024-07 – 2026-05)

B.A. in Psychology – Hislop College, RTM Nagpur University (2021-06 – 2024-05)

Higher Secondary (XII) in Science – Shivaji Sciences College, Nagpur (2019 – 2021)

Secondary School (X) – Sanjuba High School, Nagpur (2019 – 2019)