NIMHANS-Trained Psychotherapist | Rehabilitation Expert | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist | Wellbeing Coach I Mental Health Researcher

Dr. Srikanth Pallerla is an Assistant Professor at SR University, Warangal, India. He holds an M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India. He is a certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist with over nine years of clinical experience and more than two years of academic teaching experience following his Ph.D.

His expertise encompasses mental health assessment, psychotherapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, addiction counselling, disability management, family interventions, and mindfulness-based approaches to psychological well-being. He has authored 25 publications in indexed journals, holds three granted patents, and has 14 manuscripts currently under peer review. His scholarly activities include original research, systematic reviews, book chapters, and interdisciplinary research collaborations. He has contributed to national and international research projects, reviewed manuscripts for scholarly journals, and delivered numerous talks as a resource person at academic events, workshops, and professional training programmes.

His research interests include child and adolescent mental health, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, psychosocial interventions, caregiver well-being, mental health promotion, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. His teaching interests include Abnormal Psychology, Core Concepts of Mental Health, Health Psychology, Addiction and Management, Advanced Research Methodology, Assessment and Counselling Skills, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Interventions, and Disability Management.

Dr. Pallerla is committed to integrating clinical practice, scientific research, and innovative teaching to advance mental health care and psychosocial rehabilitation. He is a registered member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), and the World Federation of NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR).