Ashwini Govinda is a seasoned psychologist with over eight years of professional experience. She earned her postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Ashwini has specialized training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from the Beck Institute, USA, and Swati Institute, Pune. Her clinical expertise spans working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is particularly skilled in addressing childhood trauma and other aspects of child and adult psychopathology. Her areas of focus include trauma-informed interventions, personality pathology, inner child healing, and positive parenting. Passionate about mental health awareness, Ashwini has created educational content using illustrations and books. She holds a copyright from the Government of India for a trauma-based therapeutic model.