Dr. Anamika Vajpeyi

Position: Clinical Psychologist
Experience: 20+
Qualification: Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Associate Member – American Psychological Association
Email: info@openmindscenter.com
Phone: +971528617053

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Personal Experience & Biography

Dr. Anamika is a highly accomplished CDA-licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Social Worker, Business Psychologist, and Certified Psychometrician with over 20 years of expertise in clinical care, corporate mental health, and preventative well-being. She has worked extensively with both government entities and private sector firms, integrating mental health solutions to support diverse populations effectively.

A recognized leader in mental health education, Dr. Anamika has served as the Program Chair for one of the largest Bachelor in Social Work programs in the UAE, contributing to the development of mental health policies and educational frameworks. Her expertise spans psychotherapy, psychometric testing, and mental resilience-building, and she is frequently sought after for corporate interview panels to conduct psychometric-based candidate assessments.

Her impactful work has been widely recognized, with features in UAE national media and multiple accolades, including:

Winner – 2024 Mental Health Awards 🏆
UAE’s Mental Health & Education Consultant – 2023
Award-winning psychologist and mental health advocate

Dr. Anamika’s approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic healing practices, fostering deep transformation and emotional resilience. As an independent consultant, she offers both virtual and in-person therapy, helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable mental well-being.

Specializations

Depression, Anxiety & Trauma Therapy – Guiding individuals through emotional distress, panic attacks, and PTSD with CBT, DBT, and holistic interventions for long-term relief.
Fertility & Reproductive Psychology – Specialized support for individuals and couples navigating IVF, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and reproductive challenges, helping them build emotional resilience.
Grief & Loss Counseling – Providing compassionate therapy for those coping with bereavement, relationship loss, and life transitions, helping them heal and regain balance.
Personality Disorders & OCD Management – Equipping clients with structured coping strategies and behavior modification plans to manage symptoms effectively.
Relationship Wellness – Marital & Pre-Marital Therapy to improve communication and connection, Divorce Mediation & Co-Parenting Support for smoother transitions, and Toxic Relationship Recovery to help individuals regain self-worth and confidence.

Psychometric Assessments for Diagnosis & Treatment Planning – Offering data-driven insights into cognitive, emotional, and personality profiles to create targeted therapeutic strategies and accurate mental health diagnoses.
Teen Mental Health – Helping adolescents manage self-esteem, body image issues, academic pressure, and early signs of substance misuse, while strengthening parent-teen relationships for a healthier family dynamic
Women’s Mental Health – Empowering women to break through personal and professional barriers, overcome burnout, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism, and navigate identity transitions such as motherhood and career changes
Men’s Mental Health – Providing a safe space for men to talk openly about workplace stress, emotional suppression, relationship struggles, and performance anxiety while breaking societal stigmas surrounding men’s mental health.

Qualifications & Memberships

PhD Candidate in Psychology – University of Tennessee
Master’s in Clinical Psychology
Master’s in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work
Certified Psychometrician
Associate Member – American Psychological Association

Dr. Anamika Vajpeyi