M.Phil. Psychology • Ph.D. Candidate • Marital Counselor

Meet Ashwini Rao

Helping individuals and couples build healthier relationships, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.

With more than eight years of experience in counseling and mental health, Ashwini combines evidence-based therapy with a warm, practical approach that helps clients create meaningful change.

Ashwini Rao

A Therapist, Educator and Researcher

Ashwini Rao brings together academic excellence and clinical experience to provide thoughtful, evidence-based support for individuals, couples, and families.

Alongside her counseling work, she serves as a professor, mentor, researcher, and published author. Her academic background allows her to stay closely connected to current developments in psychology while maintaining a practical, client-centered approach to therapy.

She believes therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create lasting positive change in their lives.

Specialization in Marital & Relationship Counseling

Helping couples strengthen connection, communication and trust.

Couples Therapy

  • Communication difficulties
  • Recurring conflicts and arguments
  • Emotional disconnection
  • Trust concerns
  • Relationship dissatisfaction
  • Parenting-related stress
  • Family and in-law conflicts

Premarital Counseling

  • Relationship readiness
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management
  • Expectations and values
  • Family dynamics
  • Long-term relationship planning

Individual Counseling

Areas of Support

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Depression and low mood
  • Self-esteem concerns
  • Career and workplace stress
  • Life transitions
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Relationship challenges
  • Personal growth and self-discovery

Therapeutic Approach

Every client is unique. Therapy is tailored to your personal circumstances, goals, and challenges.

Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building emotional awareness, developing coping strategies, and creating meaningful change.

Academic Excellence

  • M.Phil. in Psychology
  • Ph.D. Candidate
  • Professor and Academic Mentor
  • Published Author
  • 25+ Research Papers in Mental Health & Psychology

Ashwini's academic work strengthens her therapeutic practice, ensuring that clients benefit from approaches grounded in both scientific research and real-world counseling experience.

Begin Your Journey Toward Healing & Growth

Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, taking the first step can make all the difference.