Nilofer Arzoo

Mental Health Professional with 3+ years of experience in behavioral therapy, counseling, early intervention, and developmental disabilities. Skilled in supporting children with ASD, developmental delays, students, employees, and families through evidence-based interventions, parent training, counseling, and psychoeducation. Passionate about integrating psychology, creativity, and technology to enhance well-being and development.

Clinical Domain Expert - Cognitive Botics

(2024-01)

• Develop evidence-based digital therapy programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental delays.
• Assess children's developmental needs and customize learning pathways, activities, and intervention content based on individual goals and skill levels.
• Design interactive learning games, visual supports, and therapeutic resources targeting communication, cognitive, social, and language development.
• Collaborate with therapists, BCBAs, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to create personalized intervention programs.
• Conduct training sessions for therapists, teachers, and special educators on platform implementation and progress monitoring.
• Visit schools and therapy centers to support effective integration of digital interventions.
• Provide parent counseling and guidance regarding their child's developmental needs, challenges, and intervention goals.
• Create parent-training modules and home-based intervention frameworks to promote skill generalization beyond therapy settings.

Wellness Coach - ED Smart School (Health Basix)

(2023-09 - 2024-01)

• Provided counseling and emotional support to students experiencing mental health and behavioral concerns.
• Conducted workshops on mental health, stress management, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to support student well-being.
• Assisted in crisis intervention and referral services for students requiring additional support.
• Contributed to creating a safe, supportive, and student-centered school environment.

Psychologist/Wellness Coach - Spontom & Co.

(2022-02 - 2023-09)

• Provided individual counseling and psychological support for employees facing personal and workplace challenges.
• Conducted wellness programs on stress management, work-life balance, emotional well-being, and resilience.
• Facilitated training sessions on communication, teamwork, leadership, and employee engagement.
• Supported conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and workplace culture enhancement.
• Collaborated with management to promote employee well-being and organizational effectiveness.

Behaviour Therapist - Beyond Autism Child Development Centre

(2022-03 - 2023-02)

• Delivered individualized behavioral interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.
• Conducted assessments and developed personalized intervention plans based on each child's developmental needs.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies to improve communication, social, adaptive, and self-help skills.
• Monitored progress, maintained clinical documentation, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provided parent counseling and training to support skill development and behavior management at home.

Mental Health Intern - Yenepoya Medical college and Rehabilitation centre - Mangalore

3 months

• Assisted psychiatrists and mental health professionals in assessments, psychotherapy sessions, and case formulation.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions and supported psychoeducation programs for clients and families.
• Maintained confidential clinical documentation, client records, and treatment progress notes.
• Participated in mental health awareness initiatives and rehabilitation services.

PG Diploma - Early Intervention - Sahara institute of Rehabilitation & Developmental studies

Diploma - Advanced Fine Arts - National institute of Fine Arts, Delhi

Digital Skill Development Program - MSME Technology development centre, PPDC Agra

Master of science - Psychology - St.Agnes center for Post graduate studies and research (autonomous), Mangalore. (2019 - 2022)

Bachelors - Triple Majors BA in Psychology, Literature & Office management. - St.Josephs college for women (autonomous), Visakhapatnam, Andhra University (2017 - 2019)

Intermediate - Science(Biology,physics,chemistry) - Narayana Junior college, Visakhapatnam (2015 - 2017)