RAAG MALHOTRA
San Jose,CA
Summary
Therapist supporting South Asian mothers through perinatal mental health and community care.
Therapist specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health, providing individual and group therapy for Indian and South Asian clients. Founder of Moms Inner Journey, a platform combining clinical expertise and lived motherhood experience to normalize maternal struggles and foster emotional healing. Completed in PSI Components of Perinatal Mental Health and Advanced Psychotherapy training, with a focus on culturally sensitive care, psychoeducation, and community support for mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Manager
Maternal Trauma Support, LLC
San Jose
02.2025 - Current
- Organize internal training opportunities (such as our ongoing Sunday Series trainings) for members of the Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Network and maternal health community at large.
- Work with licensing boards (with the assistance of Liz and Olivia) to become-an approved Continuing Education provider (i.e. ASWB, APA, AMFT, PSI),ensuring professional development offerings meet regulatory and professional standards.
Perinatal Psychologist
Private Practice- Only Indian Clients
San Jose, California
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted psychological assessments to evaluate client needs and develop treatment plans during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to provide emotional support and guidance during pregnancy and postpartum
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and interventions.
- Provided support and guidance to families dealing with a loved one's mental illness.
- Maintained detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed.
Trainee Counsellor
St. Joseph Evening Degree College
Bangalore
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported students in personal and academic development through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Assisted in creating educational workshops on mental health and wellness topics.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage peer support and collaborative problem-solving.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and develop intervention strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations on campus.
- Engaged in continuous training on counseling techniques and best practices for student support.
- Promoted campus resources to enhance student engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Organized activities that promoted positive social interaction amongst peers.
- Engaged in weekly supervision meetings with supervisor to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
Trainee Counsellor
St. Joseph Community College
Bangalore
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported students in personal and academic development through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage peer support and collaborative problem-solving.
- Assisted in creating educational workshops on mental health and wellness topics.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and develop intervention strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations on campus.
- Assisted clients with goal setting and crisis intervention planning.
- Supported clients in developing coping strategies to manage their mental health needs.
- Collaborated with clinical team members on case reviews and treatment plans.
Test Analyst
Cerner Healthcare Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 06.2017
- My designation within the team was as Test analyst for 1 year and 7 months of experience primarily in testing healthcare software manually and through automation.
- My job involves participating in business requirement gathering meetings, design solutions, building prototypes and testing from the start till the end.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve software defects.
Education
MSc. - Counselling Psychology
Sampurna Montfort College
Bangalore01.2020
Executive MBA - Finance
Jain University
Bangalore01.2018
Masters In Computer Application -
Christ University
Bangalore01.2016
Bachelors In Computer Application -
Christ University
Bangalore01.2013
C.B.S.E Board - Std XII
The Emerald Heights International School
Indore01.2010
C.B.S.E Board - Std X
The Emerald Heights International School
Indore01.2008
Skills
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health for South Asians
- Cultural sensitivity
- Goal-oriented psycho-education
- Knowledge of counseling techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- Public speaking
- Psychological assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Educational workshop development
- Case review participation
- Empathetic listening
- Group facilitation
- Psychotherapy technique
- Multicultural competence
- Mood disorders specialist
- Group therapy facilitation
- Anxiety disorders
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual therapy
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Group therapy
Websites
Place - City
Bangalore
Place of Birth
- Date of Birth: 04/23/92
- Place of Birth: Bangalore
Publications
Research Article: Surveillance system based on Raspberry Pi for Monitoring Location Through Mobile Device., International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 2, 3, 2015, 103–108, 2393-8870, 03/01/15
Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, 10/31/18
- Play Therapy, 06/17/19
- Psychodrama, 08/12/19
- PSI 2 Day Component
- PSI Advanced Psychotherapy
Internship
- Trainee Counsellor, St. Joseph Community College, Bangalore, 07/01/19
- Trainee Counsellor, St. Joseph Evening Degree College, Bangalore, 07/01/19
- Montfort Family and counseling Center, Bangalore, 2020.
Timeline
Development Manager
Maternal Trauma Support, LLC
02.2025 - Current
Perinatal Psychologist
Private Practice- Only Indian Clients
06.2022 - Current
Trainee Counsellor
St. Joseph Evening Degree College
07.2019 - 07.2020
Trainee Counsellor
St. Joseph Community College
07.2019 - 07.2020
Test Analyst
Cerner Healthcare Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 06.2017
MSc. - Counselling Psychology
Sampurna Montfort College
Executive MBA - Finance
Jain University
Masters In Computer Application -
Christ University
Bachelors In Computer Application -
Christ University
C.B.S.E Board - Std XII
The Emerald Heights International School
C.B.S.E Board - Std X
The Emerald Heights International School
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