Anupriya is a trauma informed, intersectional feminist, drama therapist & mental health advocate. Alongside offering clinical support & creating inclusive spaces for individuals & community, she also directs content, films and therapeutic theatre about diverse conversations on mental healthcare.
Dr. Aloke Banerjee
Co-founder & Chief Advisor
Dr. Aloke Banerjee is a dynamic and experienced leader with a distinguished 29-year career, marked by a proven track record in driving organizational success. His expertise spans across formulating, implementing, and effectively communicating the vision, mission, values, policies, and strategic plans for industries including Retail, Home Textiles/Furnishings, and FMCG.
Krittika Dhoke
Head of Administration and Research & Development, Psychologist & ExAT-P
Krittika Dhoke is a psychologist, expressive arts therapy practitioner, and cross-genre performing artist whose work is rooted in the intersection of creative arts, psychology, research, and logistics. She brings her extensive training in the multiple arts disciplines into practice with intention, rigor & ethics. She is actively involved & committed to initiatives that are grounded in individual, group & community wellbeing and care.
Muskaan Dawoodani
Head of Collaborations and Content, ExAT-P
Muskaan is an Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner (ExAT-P) and a Dancer. She works from a person-centred, trauma-informed, queer affirmative and intersectional lens, valuing inclusivity, ethics, reflexivity, artistry, and grace, incorporating it in her work and being. She is also the Teaching Assistant for the P.G.D. in Expressive Arts Therapy and Adjunct Faculty for the Bachelor's TY Elective- Arts in Health and Education for St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Shikha Shah
Associate Administrator, Psychologist & ExAT-P
Shikha Shah, is an Interdisciplinary Artist, Mental Health Therapist & Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner, holds a Master’s from Lesley University & a P.G. Diploma from St. Xavier’s. She integrates talk therapy with creative expression, offering trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, & adults, fostering healing, growth, & safe, supportive spaces.
Suparna Chakravarti
Head of Design, ExAT-P
Suparna is a visual artist, expressive arts therapy practitioner, and architect. With a multidisciplinary background in fine arts, architecture, baking, and mental health, she uses creativity for expression, advocacy, and to co-create spaces where the arts can serve as powerful tools to support growth and well-being.
Clinical Supervisors
Anusha Manjani
Clinical Supervisor, Trauma Care Psychotherapist & Group Facilitator Therapeutic Tapestry Pvt. Ltd. (formerly, Doctor Drama) and YAASS- Your Affordable Accessible Safe Space
Anusha is a Trauma care psychotherapist with over 11 years of experience, trained in somatic, mindfulness & art based therapies. She is a visiting faculty for the Masters program, Dept. of psychology, St. Xavier's; Co-Founder of The Play Quest and often co-creating and facilitating “Rest & Restoration” retreats and online courses. Her approach is person-centered, relational, systems and depth-oriented, with understanding of parts work (like IFS), nervous system and polyvagal theory and compassion-focused mindfulness. Her work with groups, organizations and educational institutions is focused on mental health awareness and well-being, resource building and creating community.
Shravanthi Venkatesh
Creative Arts Therapy Supervisor, Drama Therapist Therapeutic Tapestry Pvt. Ltd. (formerly, Doctor Drama) and YAASS- Your Affordable Accessible Safe Space
Shravanthi is a HCPC registered dramatherapist qualified in london, UK and a psychologist (qualified in India) with 5+ years of experience. Her key areas of interest lie in identity, grief and bereavement, trauma, and shame. Shravanthi has worked extensively in the field of education in India & UK as an educator, psychologist, administrator and creative arts psychotherapist. She indulges in writing about mental health through her observations & personal journey as a writer, poet, Indian classical dancer, actor, meditation facilitator and activist.
Dr. Wilona Annunciation
Consultant Psychiatrist Therapeutic Tapestry Pvt. Ltd. (formerly, Doctor Drama) and YAASS- Your Affordable Accessible Safe Space
Dr. Wilona is a practising psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience, working at reputed NGOs like Institute for Psychological Health (IPH), Thane, and Prafulta, Centre for Psychological Wellness, Andheri. With a keen sense of empathy for patients, she helps ensure a holistic improvement in them through collaborations with other mental health professionals. A confident public speaker, she is commended for her lucid explanations of mental health concerns and enjoys interacting with a variety of people in her journey as a Mental Health Advocate.
Dr. Syeda Ruksheda
Consultant Psychiatrist Therapeutic Tapestry Pvt. Ltd. (formerly, Doctor Drama) and YAASS- Your Affordable Accessible Safe Space
Dr. Ruksheda Syeda is a practising psychiatrist and psychotherapist with 24+ years of experience. Her holistic and inclusive approach ensures that every patient is treated with care and empathy. She holds a prestigious WHO fellowship in Psycho-Social Rehabilitation from South Korea. She has held active leadership positions in Bombay Psychiatric Society, Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry; playing key roles in the Indian Psychiatric Society’s Women and School Mental Health Committees. Dr. Ruksheda is passionate about community outreach, working actively with various NGOs in mental health literacy and first aid.
Special Thanks To...
Yashtika Tandon
Design Consultant, ExAT-P
Yashtika Tandon is a Visual Communication Designer, Artist, and Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner. She holds a Bachelor’s in Design from MIT Institute of Design and a Postgraduate Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy from St. Xavier’s College. She intersects design with mental health to create human-centered systems. Grounded in community needs, her practice builds authentic, expressive, and accessible designs. She trusts in the power of arts to strengthen Community Mental Health and Justice.
Soumen Banerjee
Senior Consultant & Advisor
Soumen Banerjee is a seasoned healthcare marketing strategist with over 16 years’ experience driving growth for top hospitals in India and abroad. He led brand and digital strategies for prominent institutions like Cloudnine, Fortis, and Narayana Health, spearheaded group marketing in UAE and KSA. Currently serves as the Marketing Director in Qatar at The View Hospital in affiliation with Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles.
Soumya Sanghvi
Social Media Manager, ExAT-P
Soumya Sanghvi, an expressive arts therapy practitioner and a psychologist facilitating spaces of exploration, expression, connection and empowerment. She works through an intersectional, trauma-informed, person-centred lens. As a artist, learner and facilitator, arts ground their journey, offering me the capacity to hold community spaces they deeply believe in.
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