Pradeep Muthaiya
Multi-Dimensional Approach to Wellness
Providing the highest level of holistic care and support to individuals, couples and families seeking mental health services.
Treatments
DepressionAnxietyGrief and LossMemory DifficultiesStress from Chronic IllnessTraumaAddictionsStress ManagementRelationship difficultiesDifficulties with life transitionsCouples Therapy
Qualifications
Dr. Pradeep Muthaiya graduated from Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, India with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, after which he traveled to the United States to pursue post-graduate studies in Clinical Psychology. Before leaving India for his higher education, he completed a six-month intensive residential Teachers’ Training program in Yoga in Pondicherry, India. He then completed a dual master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology located in San Diego, California. The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the American Psychological Association (APA) have accredited this university.
He has also completed over 3000 supervised Clinical hours from two CAPIC (California Psychology Internship Council) accredited sites, 1) The San Diego Centre for the Blind and 2) The San Diego LGBT Community Centre. At the San Diego Center for the Blind, individuals with visual impairment were provided rehabilitation services as well as mental healthcare. There, he worked with adults diagnosed with anxiety, affective, psychotic and personality disorders. Subsequently during his second internship with the San Diego LGBT community center, he worked with individuals and couples suffering from trauma, substance dependence, anxiety, affective disorders, and other serious psychological conditions.
Dr. Muthaiya then completed a doctoral dissertation and graduated with a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology. The dissertation was composed of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Slow Breathing Pranayama on Primary Insomnia. He has won two competitive scholarships for the dissertation.
On receiving the doctoral degree, he returned to India to begin his clinical practice. He has completed a one-year RCI approved licensure course, Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology, with a two month supervised clinical internship from Institute of Mental Health, Erragadda, Hyderabad, India. Furthermore, he has completed an observership (two months) in National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India.
About
Pradeep Muthaiya PhD
Dr. Pradeep Muthaiya is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a guest faculty member of Psychology at the University of Madras. He also has an ongoing clinical practice, working to provide evidence-based clinical treatment to individuals around the world, experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
He has been working in the mental health field since 2005. He has earned dual Masters Degrees in Clinical and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, followed by a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), Alliant International University located in San Diego California. In addition, his credentials include a Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized degree in Clinical Psychology.
His therapeutic focus involves an integrative approach using empirically supported psychotherapeutic interventions, that encourages client growth, openness, acceptance, and compassion. Skill-building and a collaborative approach is used to enhance the client’s strengths. He uses a person-centered approach and examines the client’s fit within the different systems in their life. He believes that it is important to work collaboratively with families, social workers, and others who are important entities in the person’s life, in order to ensure that the client receives the highest level of care and support.
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