Sumeet Raj

A psychologist, researcher, and educator with an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, with a distinctive biomedical science foundation. Approaching mental health through a lens beyond the therapy room, one shaped by neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, behavioural biology and philosophy- alongside a medico-psychological perspective on human behaviour. Experienced in clinical assessment across three psychiatric ward internships, published in existential psychology, and active in undergraduate teaching.

Combines a biology-aware clinical lens with genuine empathy, well-suited to clinical practice, research and people-focused mental health roles.

Independent Researcher at Department of Psychology, NIMS University, Jaipur (2026 – Present)

Supervisor: Dr. Nishi Fatma | Area: Existential & Moral Psychology

• Thesis: Existential Determinants of Moral Identity — An Investigation into the Interplay between Meaning Deficit, Existential Anxiety, and Moral Identity in Emerging Adults.
• Published Paper: "Existential Determinants Shaping the Self — Meaning-Seeking and Moral Identity Integration in Emerging Adults"
• Applied frameworks from existential psychology and moral development theory using quantitative methods to map identity formation trajectories, with implications for counselling, career guidance, and youth mental health interventions.

Undergraduate Teaching Facilitator at NIMS University, Jaipur

• Conducted tutorials and academic mentoring for Bachelor's-level Psychology students alongside M.Sc. studies, covering clinical theory, psychometric assessment, and research foundations.

Psychology Intern at National Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital (NIMS Hospital) (2026-01 – 2026-01)

• Administered Case Histories and Mental Status Examinations (MSE) under joint supervision of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, applying psychometric assessment to support diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.
• Participated in Inpatient Department (IPD) rounds, gaining direct exposure to multidisciplinary case management across diverse clinical and behavioural presentations.

Psychology Summer Intern at Calcutta National Medical College & Pavlov Mental Hospital (2025-01 – 2025-01)

• Conducted MSEs and recorded detailed Case Histories for 34+ patients across varied psychiatric presentations, maintaining clinical accuracy in a high-volume ward environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary psychiatric teams (psychiatrists, nursing staff) on holistic patient management, and observed acute-condition management and patient-engagement strategies.

Psychology Intern at ICHARS – Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and Related Sciences (2023-01 – 2023-01)

• Trained in an eclectic, integrative psychotherapy framework (CBT, NLP, Mindfulness, metaphor-based techniques); awarded Anxiety Counselling Certification.
• Developed applied competencies in client rapport-building, goal-setting, and structured therapeutic interventions, transferable across clinical counselling, campus mental health, and student support contexts.

Trainee – Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) at Birpara State General Hospital (2021-01 – 2021-07)

• Processed 90–100 patient samples daily across Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Clinical Pathology, building medical fluency and diagnostic precision uncommon within the psychology profession.
• Developed a physiology-aware understanding of mental health bridging biochemistry and behaviour, enriching both clinical assessment and research interpretation.

M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology – NIMS University (2024 – 2026)

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology – Annamalai University (2021 – 2024)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) – Delhi Paramedical and Management Institute (2020 – 2022)

ICSE & ISC in Science (PCMB) – Sunshine Higher Secondary School, CISCE (2017 – 2019)