Dr. Priti Khatu

Name: Dr. Priti Khatu, MSc (Applied Psychology), MSc (Stress & Health)

Specialty: Psychology | Child Behavior Therapy | Rehabilitation Therapy

Qualification/Board Certification: BSc in Human Development – S.N.D.T. College of Home Science; MSc in Applied Psychology – Madras University, Chennai; PG Certification in Counselling – S.N.D.T. University & Bombay Psychiatrist Society; PGC in Family Therapy – Tata Institute of Social Sciences & NIMHANS; MSc in Stress & Health – University of Roehampton, UK; PG Certification in Psycho-oncology – Cancer Patients Aids Association

Affiliation(s): Vivanta Hospital, Malad West, Mumbai

Locations (City/State): Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi

New Patients: Yes NPI Number: N/A

About the Doctor

Dr. Priti Khatu is a renowned and multiply credentialed psychologist, child behavior therapist, and rehabilitation therapist based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She brings a rich and diverse academic background that spans applied psychology, family therapy, stress and health management, and psycho-oncology, making her one of Mumbai’s most comprehensively trained mental health professionals. Her foundational degree — a BSc in Human Development from S.N.D.T. College of Home Science — established her early interest in human behavior and well-being, which she built upon through an MSc in Applied Psychology from Madras University, Chennai, and a PG Certification in Counselling from S.N.D.T. University in collaboration with the Bombay Psychiatrist Society.

Dr. Khatu further enriched her expertise through a Post Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy from two of India’s most prestigious institutions — the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) — before earning an MSc in Stress & Health from the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom, supported by a prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship in 2005. She has also completed a PG Certification in Psycho-oncology from the Cancer Patients Aids Association, equipping her with specialized skills to support cancer patients and their families through the psychological challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Khatu currently practices at Vivanta Hospital in Malad West, Mumbai, and is a Life Member of the Bombay Psychologist Association (BPA). She is currently welcoming new patients.

Highlights at a glance:

• Highly diverse academic qualifications spanning applied psychology, family therapy, stress management, and psycho-oncology
• Commonwealth Scholarship recipient — University of Roehampton, UK (2005)
• MSc in Stress & Health from the University of Roehampton, London
• PGC in Family Therapy from TISS and NIMHANS — two of India’s foremost mental health institutions
• PG Certification in Psycho-oncology — specialized training in cancer patient psychological support
• Practices at Vivanta Hospital, Malad West, Mumbai
• Life Member of the Bombay Psychologist Association (BPA)
• Expertise across child behavior therapy, psychology, and rehabilitation therapy
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Undergraduate: BSc in Human Development – S.N.D.T. College of Home Science
• Postgraduate: MSc in Applied Psychology – Madras University, Chennai
• PG Certification in Counselling: S.N.D.T. University & Bombay Psychiatrist Society
• PGC in Family Therapy: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) & NIMHANS
• MSc in Stress & Health: University of Roehampton, UK (Commonwealth Scholar, 2005)
• PG Certification in Psycho-oncology: Cancer Patients Aids Association

Medical Conditions Treated

• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety)
• Depression and mood disorders
• Stress-related disorders and burnout
• Childhood behavioral disorders (ADHD, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) behavioral concerns
• Learning disabilities and developmental delays in children
• Adolescent mental health issues (identity, peer pressure, academic stress)
• Family conflict and relationship difficulties
• Marital and couple’s communication problems
• Grief and bereavement
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Cancer-related psychological distress and psycho-oncology support
• Lifestyle disorders and psychosomatic conditions
• Sleep disorders and insomnia
• Low self-esteem and confidence issues
• Phobias and obsessive-compulsive tendencies
• Substance use and behavioral addictions
• Chronic illness adjustment and rehabilitation

Medical Procedures Performed

• Individual psychotherapy (adults, adolescents, and children)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family therapy and systemic family interventions
• Child behavior therapy and behavioral modification programs
• Stress management counselling and relaxation techniques
• Psycho-oncology counseling and cancer patient psychological support
• Adolescent counseling and developmental guidance
• Rehabilitation therapy for psychological and behavioral recovery
• Lifestyle disorder counseling and behavior change programs
• Grief counseling and bereavement support
• Trauma-focused therapy and PTSD interventions
• Couples and marital therapy
• Group therapy and psychoeducation sessions
• Psychosocial assessment and evaluation
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques

Services Offered

Dr. Khatu provides a comprehensive and deeply specialized range of psychological, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services at Vivanta Hospital in Malad West, Mumbai. Her uniquely broad training — spanning child behavior therapy, family therapy, stress and health management, and psycho-oncology — enables her to address a wide spectrum of mental health and behavioral needs across all age groups, from young children and adolescents to adults and cancer patients navigating profound life challenges.

Child Behavior Therapy:

Dr. Khatu specializes in the assessment and behavioral management of children presenting with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, conduct disorder, learning disabilities, and developmental challenges. She uses evidence-based behavioral modification techniques, structured therapy programs, and parent guidance to help children improve their behavior, social skills, academic performance, and emotional regulation.

Adolescent Counseling:

Recognizing the unique pressures faced by teenagers, Dr. Khatu provides dedicated adolescent counseling services addressing issues such as academic stress, peer relationships, identity development, social anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges, providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for young people to navigate this critical life stage.

Family Therapy:

Trained in family therapy at both TISS and NIMHANS, Dr. Khatu works with families experiencing conflict, communication breakdown, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties, facilitating structured family therapy sessions that promote understanding, healing, and functional family dynamics.

Stress Management & Lifestyle Disorder Counseling:

Drawing on her MSc in Stress & Health from the University of Roehampton, Dr. Khatu provides evidence-based stress management counseling and lifestyle disorder interventions for patients dealing with work-related stress, burnout, psychosomatic illness, and health behavior change, integrating mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and relaxation techniques.

Psycho-oncology Support:

Dr. Khatu’s specialized PG Certification in Psycho-oncology from the Cancer Patients Aids Association enables her to provide sensitive and expert psychological support to cancer patients and their caregivers, addressing the emotional, psychological, and existential challenges that arise at every stage of the cancer journey — from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

Adult Psychotherapy:

Dr. Khatu offers individual psychotherapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and chronic illness adjustment, using an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to each patient’s unique psychological needs and personal goals.

Services at a glance:

• Individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents
• Child behavior therapy and behavioral modification
• Family therapy and systemic family counseling
• Adolescent counseling and developmental guidance
• Stress management counseling
• Lifestyle disorder assessment and treatment
• Psycho-oncology counseling for cancer patients and caregivers
• Grief and bereavement counseling
• Trauma-focused therapy and PTSD interventions
• Couples and marital therapy
• Rehabilitation therapy for psychological recovery
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
• Psychosocial assessment and evaluation
• Group therapy and psychoeducation

Accepted Insurances

No specific insurance information is available in the records for Dr. Khatu. Please contact Vivanta Hospital directly to confirm accepted insurance plans and consultation fees.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: Vivanta Hospital, JP Residency, Chincholi Bunder Road, Sunder Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Phone: Please contact the hospital directly for current contact number and appointment scheduling.

Hospital Affiliations

• Vivanta Hospital — Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra