Name: Dr. Priti Khatu

Specialty: Child Behavior Therapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Therapy

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

Affiliation(s): Vivanta Hospital — Malad West, Mumbai; Life Member — Bombay Psychologist Association (BPA)

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

Languages Spoken: Not publicly listed — contact clinic for details

Accepting New Patients: Yes (Enquire via ClinicSpots)

NPI Number: Not applicable (Indian practitioner)

About the Doctor

Dr. Priti Khatu is one of Mumbai’s most comprehensively trained and internationally credentialed psychologists and behavioral therapists, bringing 25 years of rich, multidisciplinary clinical experience to her practice at Vivanta Hospital in Malad West. Her academic background is extraordinary in both its depth and international scope — beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from SNDT College of Home Science and progressing through an MSc in Applied Psychology from Madras University, postgraduate certifications in Counselling from SNDT University and the Bombay Psychiatrist Society, a PGC in Family Therapy from two of India’s most respected institutions — the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore — and a highly prestigious MSc in Stress and Health from the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom, undertaken on a Commonwealth Scholarship awarded in 2005. She has further enriched her expertise with a Postgraduate Certification in Psycho-oncology from the Cancer Patients Aids Association, equipping her to provide psychological support to cancer patients and their families.

This exceptional breadth of training across child psychology, family therapy, stress medicine, oncology support, and rehabilitation therapy makes Dr. Khatu one of the most versatile and comprehensively prepared mental health practitioners in the region. Her clinical philosophy is integrative and person-centered — drawing on evidence-based therapeutic frameworks from both Indian and international traditions of psychological care to develop treatment plans that are culturally sensitive, scientifically grounded, and deeply responsive to the individual needs of each patient and family. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing behavioral challenges, emotional difficulties, lifestyle-related psychological concerns, and rehabilitation needs with equal skill and compassion. A Life Member of the Bombay Psychologist Association, Dr. Khatu is currently accepting new patients at Vivanta Hospital.

Key Highlights:

• 25 years of experience in child behavior therapy, psychology, and rehabilitation
• Commonwealth Scholar — University of Roehampton, UK (2005)
• MSc in Stress and Health — University of Roehampton (international qualification)
• PGC in Family Therapy — TISS and NIMHANS (India’s premier mental health institutions)
• PG Certification in Psycho-oncology — Cancer Patients Aids Association
• Life Member — Bombay Psychologist Association (BPA)
• Expertise spanning child behavior, family therapy, adult psychotherapy, and stress management
• Practicing at Vivanta Hospital, Malad West, Mumbai
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Undergraduate Degree: SNDT College of Home Science — BSc in Human Development

Postgraduate Degrees: Madras University, Chennai — MSc in Applied Psychology University of Roehampton, UK — MSc in Stress and Health (Commonwealth Scholarship, 2005)

Postgraduate Certifications: SNDT University and Bombay Psychiatrist Society — PG Certification in Counselling Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and NIMHANS — PGC in Family Therapy Cancer Patients Aids Association — PG Certification in Psycho-oncology

Awards and Scholarships: Commonwealth Scholarship, UK — 2005 (for MSc in Stress and Health, University of Roehampton)

Professional Memberships Bombay Psychologist Association (BPA) — Life Member

Medical Conditions Treated

As a Child Behavior Therapist, Psychologist, and Rehabilitation Therapist, Dr. Khatu evaluates, manages, and therapeutically treats a wide range of psychological, behavioral, developmental, and lifestyle-related conditions across all age groups. Conditions she commonly addresses include the following.

• Child behavioral disorders (aggression, oppositional defiant behavior, conduct disorder)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — behavioral and therapeutic management
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — behavioral intervention and family support
• Anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults
• Depression and mood disorders across age groups
• Adolescent mental health challenges (identity, peer pressure, academic stress)
• Learning disabilities and academic performance difficulties
• Stress-related psychological and psychosomatic conditions
• Lifestyle disorders with psychological components (obesity, insomnia, burnout)
• Family conflict and relational dysfunction
• Parenting challenges and parent-child relational difficulties
• Marital and couple relationship difficulties
• Grief, loss, and bereavement
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Psycho-oncology support for cancer patients and families
• Rehabilitation psychological support (for patients recovering from illness or disability)
• Anger management and emotional dysregulation
• Self-esteem and confidence issues in children and adults

Medical Procedures Performed / Therapeutic Interventions

Dr. Khatu provides a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychological services. These include the following.

• Child behavior therapy (behavioral modification, positive reinforcement strategies)
• Psychotherapy for adults (individual talk therapy, insight-oriented approaches)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns
• Family therapy and systemic family intervention
• Adolescent counseling and mental health support
• Stress management therapy (evidence-based stress reduction protocols)
• Lifestyle disorder assessment and psychological intervention
• Psycho-oncology support (psychological care for cancer patients, caregivers, and families)
• Rehabilitation therapy (psychological support for patients undergoing physical or medical rehabilitation)
• Parenting guidance and parent training programs
• Couple and marital counseling
• Grief counseling and bereavement support
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Anger management intervention
• Group therapy and psychoeducation sessions (contact clinic for availability)
• Psychological assessment and evaluation for children and adults

Services Offered

Dr. Priti Khatu offers a rich, multidisciplinary, and internationally informed range of psychological and behavioral health services at Vivanta Hospital in Malad West, Mumbai. Her training across child behavior therapy, family systems, stress medicine, psycho-oncology, and rehabilitation therapy enables her to provide holistic, integrative mental health care across a uniquely broad patient population.

Child Behavior Therapy: Dr. Khatu’s primary area of specialization is child behavior therapy — working with children and their families to understand, assess, and address behavioral challenges including ADHD, oppositional behavior, conduct difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and autism spectrum concerns. Her approach is evidence-based, family-inclusive, and strengths-focused, developing behavioral intervention plans that are practical, sustainable, and sensitive to the child’s developmental stage and family context.

Adolescent Counseling and Mental Health: Dr. Khatu provides dedicated mental health support for adolescents navigating the complex challenges of identity development, academic pressure, peer relationships, social media influence, and emotional health. She creates a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space where young people can explore their experiences and develop effective coping strategies.

Family Therapy: Informed by her PGC in Family Therapy from TISS and NIMHANS, Dr. Khatu provides systemic family therapy for families experiencing relational difficulties, communication breakdown, parenting challenges, marital conflict, and intergenerational issues. She works with families as a unit, helping members understand patterns of interaction and develop healthier ways of relating to one another.

Adult Psychotherapy: Dr. Khatu offers individual psychotherapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, anger management challenges, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach draws on multiple frameworks — including CBT, insight-oriented therapy, and person-centered counseling — to develop individualized treatment plans responsive to each patient’s unique psychological needs and goals.

Stress Management and Lifestyle Disorders: Drawing on her MSc in Stress and Health from the University of Roehampton, Dr. Khatu provides evidence-based stress management programs and lifestyle disorder counseling for patients experiencing occupational burnout, chronic stress, insomnia, psychosomatic conditions, and health-behavior-related psychological difficulties. She helps patients understand the psychological dimensions of their lifestyle and develop sustainable strategies for long-term wellbeing.

Psycho-oncology Support: Dr. Khatu’s PG Certification in Psycho-oncology from the Cancer Patients Aids Association equips her to provide specialized psychological support to cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their caregivers and families. She addresses the emotional, existential, and relational challenges associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment — including anxiety, depression, anticipatory grief, body image concerns, and caregiver burden — providing compassionate, targeted psychological care within the oncology care continuum.

Rehabilitation Therapy: As a certified Rehabilitation Therapist, Dr. Khatu provides psychological support for patients undergoing rehabilitation from physical illness, disability, accident, or neurological conditions, helping them cope with functional changes, maintain motivation, and adjust psychologically to new life circumstances.

Services at a Glance:

• Child behavior assessment and therapy (ADHD, ODD, ASD, conduct disorders)
• Adolescent counseling and mental health support
• Family therapy and systemic family intervention
• Adult psychotherapy (anxiety, depression, trauma, grief)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Couple and marital counseling
• Parenting guidance and parent training
• Stress management therapy and lifestyle disorder counseling
• Psycho-oncology support for cancer patients and families
• Rehabilitation psychological support
• Anger management intervention
• Bereavement and grief counseling
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Psychological assessment and evaluation
• Lifestyle and wellness counseling

Accepted Insurance Plans

Insurance and payment details are not currently listed in Dr. Khatu’s public profile on ClinicSpots. Please contact Vivanta Hospital directly or reach out via the ClinicSpots enquiry platform to confirm accepted insurance panels, cashless facility availability, and consultation fee details before scheduling your appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice Practice: Vivanta Hospital Address: JP Residency, Chincholi Bunder Road, Malad West, Sunder Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra Phone: Contact via ClinicSpots enquiry form or hospital reception

Hospital Affiliations

• Vivanta Hospital — Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Current clinical practice location)
• Bombay Psychologist Association (BPA) — Mumbai (Life Member — professional association)

Note: Specific hospital admitting privileges are not currently listed in Dr. Khatu’s public profile. For hospital referral and admitting information, please contact the clinic directly.