Keerthana K

Keerthana K – Founder EmpathEase

Ms.Keerthana K is a qualified mental health professional with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve emotional well-being. Her extensive experience and diverse qualifications make her a dedicated and compassionate mental health provider. Driven by a deep empathy for mental health, Ms.Keerthana recognized the need for accessible and supportive services. Her journey started with a passion for mental health during nursing studies, where she recognized its profound impact on holistic wellness.Observing the stigma and inadequate support for mental health issues, she eagerly pursued studies in medical and psychiatric social work to comprehend the psychosocial dimensions of mental health and offer professional assistance to those in need.This journey culminated in the founding of EmpathEase, a platform dedicated to making mental health resources readily available. With a strong academic foundation, Ms. Keerthana has contributed to the field through the publication of two research papers in reputable journals, namely the International Journal of Science and Research and the Indian Journal of Applied Research.

Education & Credentials:
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Kerala University of Health Sciences)
⦁ Master’s degree in Social Work (Amrita University)
⦁ Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health
⦁ Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
⦁ Diploma in Art Therapy
⦁ Certified in Psychological First Aid
⦁ Trained as a CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Practitioner
⦁ Trained in Trauma Informed Care
⦁ Completed WHO training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Settings

Professional Experience:
Her professional experience includes engagements with prominent mental health care centers,such as the Government Mental Health Centre in Thrissur, Vetom Rehabilitation and Counseling Centre in Tirur, Sacred Heart Mental Health Centre in Thodupuzha, Lakshmi Deaddiction and Counseling Centre in Coimbatore, and Spandana Health Care Centre in Bangalore. With years of dedicated practice in private counselling and a background as a nursing instructor in both clinical and classroom settings, Ms. Keerthana brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her profession. Her approach integrates a deep understanding of the broader social context, allowing her to deliver compassionate and effective therapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Areas of Expertise:
⦁ Depression, phobias, anxiety, and stress.
⦁ Trauma, grief, unresolved childhood issues, and relationship challenges.
⦁ Family conflicts, domestic abuse, and gender-based violence.

Therapeutic Approach:
Keerthana creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their feelings and emotions. She is a compassionate listener and offers a non-judgmental approach to therapy.

Research Contributions:
⦁ Knowledge, attitude and practice of vaccination among parents in a rural Community- published in Indian Journal of Applied Research
⦁ Online learning and parental stress during covid 19 pandemic; a study among mothers of lower primary school children in kerala-published in International Journal of scientific research

Languages:
⦁ Fluent in English, Malayalam, and Tamil.

Member of prestigious organizations