Dr. Sakshi Upadhyay is a psychologist, wellness coach, counsellor, researcher, speaker, and certified yoga teacher, specializing in holistic approaches to mental health and workplace well-being. With a foundation in medicine (MBBS), advanced training in Clinical Psychology (Amity University, India), and a Master’s in Psychology in Education (Teachers College, Columbia University, USA), she integrates evidence-based psychology with proven mind–body practices.
Her mission is to create sustainable well-being solutions for individuals and organizations, combining modern clinical expertise with tools such as yoga, mindfulness, expressive arts, and resilience training. Over the past five years, she has worked across clinical practice, academia, and corporate wellness initiatives, helping people manage stress, enhance emotional intelligence, build resilience, and reach peak performance.
Education
• M.A. Psychology in Education (Spirituality, Mind & Body Institute) – Columbia University, USA (2025)
• M.A. Clinical Psychology – Amity University, India (2022)
• MBBS – Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (2016)
Professional Experience
• Counseling Psychologist – Mindscape Centre for Psychological Well-being, New Delhi (Therapy, CBT, ACT, mindfulness)
• Wellness & Health Coach – Curelink, Gurugram | Peer Health Coach at Columbia University
• Corporate & University Workshop Leader – Designed and facilitated programs on resilience, stress management, and yoga for mental health in India and the U.S.
• Yoga Instructor & Mentor – Certified RYT, leading groups and individual sessions focused on stress relief, focus, and holistic lifestyle habits
• Academic & Researcher – Projects spanning from yoga interventions for cancer survivors to studies on mindfulness, spirituality, and resilience
Key Focus Areas for Corporates
• Leadership & Resilience Coaching – Building mental agility, stress tolerance, and focus for high-performance leaders.
• Employee Wellness Programs – Mindfulness, yoga, and stress-management workshops tailored for organizational cultures.
• Mental Health Advocacy – Equipping employees with tools to manage anxiety, burnout, and work-life balance challenges.
• Training & Development – Enhancing emotional intelligence, communication, and team cohesion.
Awards & Leadership • Awarded by the Governor of Uttarakhand for excellence in academics and cultural leadership
• Founder & President – Spirituality at TC student community, Columbia University
• Event Planner & Outreach Chair – Columbia Vegan Society
• Former Vice-Head Girl – The Doon Girls School
Skills & Certifications
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 250+) – Indea Yoga, Mysore; The Yoga Institute, Mumbai
• Certified Wellness & Health Coach (CWHC, 2025–2028)
• Clinical Skills – CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based interventions, neuropsychological assessments
• Medical Skills – Diagnostic interpretation, clinical history-taking (MBBS background)
• Languages – English, Hindi
Research & Publications
• Research on yoga-based interventions for cancer survivors and mental health outcomes
• Publications with Columbia University’s Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Society: Psychedelic Science in India, The Psychedelic Yoga, Psychedelics & Sexuality
• Key focus areas: yoga psychology, neuroscience of mindfulness, psychedelics, resilience, and holistic health Personal Interests
Dr. Sakshi Upadhyay’s personal journey reflects her professional vision. She is deeply engaged in the study and practice of Yoga and Ayurveda, mindfulness, vegan lifestyle advocacy, dance and movement therapy, and integrative wellness approaches.
