Meet the experts you can trust.
Experienced psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and care specialists working together to deliver holistic, evidence-based mental health and active living care in Bengaluru.
Dr. Arpitha Krishna
MBBS, MD Psychiatry (NIMHANS)
Co-founder & Director, Aralya Active Living
NIMHANS-trained Consultant Psychiatrist and Founder of Aralya. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Arpitha Krishna leads clinical care across adult psychiatry, mood disorders, senior mental health, and holistic active living.
Dr. Samarth S Shetty
MBBS, MD Psychiatry (NIMHANS)
Co-founder & Director, Aralya Active Living
Dr. Samarth S Shetty (MBBS, MD Psychiatry - NIMHANS) is the Co-founder and Director of Aralya Active Living. With 8 years of clinical experience trained at India's premier psychiatric institution NIMHANS, Dr. Samarth leads clinical innovation, holistic active living integration, and patient care.
Dr. Shikha Soni
Clinical Psychologist
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Shikha Soni is an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist specialising in comprehensive psychological evaluations, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and evidence-based psychotherapy.
Dr. Priyankadevi
MPhil, PhD (NIMHANS)
Senior Psychiatric Social Worker & Educator
Dr. Priyankadevi is a NIMHANS-trained Psychiatric Social Worker and Educator with 14 years of clinical experience in mental health. Holding an MPhil and PhD from NIMHANS, her practice centers on family interventions, women's mental health, addiction recovery, and community psychosocial programs.
Ms. Rhea Elza Zachariah
M.Sc Psychology (Health & Well-Being)
Psychologist & Expressive Arts Specialist
Ms. Rhea Elza Zachariah is a psychologist and mental health specialist with clinical experience across geriatric, child, and adolescent settings at NIMHANS (Vayomanasa Sanjeevani Program). Holding an M.Sc in Psychology (Health & Well-Being) from Christ University, she blends evidence-based psychological assessments, expressive arts, and psychosocial support to foster emotional vitality.
Dr. Priya Sharma
MD Psychiatry, DPM
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Priya Sharma is a senior psychiatrist with extensive expertise in complex mood disorders, psychiatric diagnostic assessments, and holistic recovery plans.
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
MD Psychiatry
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Rajesh Kumar specialises in neurodevelopmental health, cognitive stimulation, and youth emotional resilience.
Dr. Ananya Sen
PhD Clinical Psychology
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ananya Sen leads psychological testing and evidence-based psychotherapy programs at Aralya.