
Meet our Experts

Founder, Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Ruchi Rana
(She/Her)
With over 14 years of experience, Ruchi specializes in queer affirmative therapy, women’s mental health, infertility counseling, and adolescent and parenting support. She is an expert in couple and family counseling, personality disorders, and skill-building in habit formation, procrastination management, and motivation. Her approach is deeply empathetic, ensuring each client receives personalized care.

Consultant Psychiatrist, Co-Founder
Dr. Savita Gaikwad
(She/Her)
A dedicated mental health professional, Dr. Savita holds an MBBS and a DPM, with specialized training in CBT and Mindfulness-Integrated CBT from the Beck Institute, Philadelphia. She has a special interest in child, adolescent, young adult, and women’s mental health. As a queer-affirmative psychiatrist and co-founder of Namaste Psychology, she is committed to spreading mental health awareness and providing inclusive, holistic care.

Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Monali Naidu
(She/Her)
Monali brings expertise in geriatric counseling, as well as child and parent counseling. She is passionate about fostering emotional well-being across different life stages, helping individuals and families navigate challenges with care and understanding.
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Rujuta Kulkarni
(She/Her)
A skilled mental health practitioner, Rujuta is a queer-affirmative psychologist specializing in adolescent and adult counseling. She provides a supportive and affirming space, guiding clients through personal growth and mental well-being.

Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Armeet Narang
(He/Him)
Armeet is a queer-affirmative practitioner with a focus on working with queer couples and adults experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders. His compassionate and evidence-based approach helps individuals and couples build resilience and navigate life’s complexities.

Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner & Counsellor
Neha Oswal-Bafna
(She/Her)
Driven by a deep passion for enhancing well-being, She has spent the past eight years advocating for mental health across diverse populations. Her work with children, teens, and women’s groups is rooted in empathy and insight. Through creative arts and counseling, she supports clients in developing self-awareness, building resilience, and discovering effective coping strategies.