What Dr. Riya works with.
The concerns and areas of care Dr. Riya sees most often.
Individual TherapyCouplesChildren & TeensDepressionAnxietySleep
anxietydepressionrelationshipscoupleschildadolescentsleeplife-transitionsself-esteem
Meet Dr. Riya.
Dr. Riya Lokesh is a PhD Clinical Psychologist and RCI licensed Clinical Psychologist (CRR No. A55153) with over a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and older adults navigate life’s challenges. Alongside seeing clients, she is the head of clinical quality at getCalmly, where she shapes therapist standards, clinical protocols and the care every member receives.
Her experience spans hospitals, rehabilitation centres, academia and private practice. She believes therapy should feel like a safe conversation, grounded in evidence, honesty and compassion.
Education
- —PhD, Clinical Psychology – SGT University
- —MPhil, Clinical Psychology – SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Gold Medalist)
- —MA & BA, Psychology – Banaras Hindu University
- —RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist – CRR No. A55153
Experience
- —Clinical assessment and therapy across hospitals
- —Addiction and rehabilitation settings
- —Former Assistant Professor and published researcher
- —Founder of Words and Smiles
- —Co-founder and Clinical Lead at getCalmly
In their words
What people say about working with Dr. Riya.
“One month with Ms. Riya and I can honestly say she has helped me more than years with my previous therapist. She truly listens and understands.”
“My son had severe exam anxiety. The therapist was incredibly patient, understanding, and effective. He now takes exams without any stress.”
“After losing my job, I was in a dark place. The therapy sessions helped me not just cope, but come back stronger. Found a better job within months.”
“Words and Smiles truly lives up to their name. They helped me recover from severe stress during COVID. I feel like a different person now.”
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