POWER WOMAN SPOTLIGHT KAREENA MEHTA

Kareena Mehta on Transforming Mental Healthcare

In an era where mental health is gaining long-overdue recognition, Kareena Mehta stands as a beacon of change. A trauma-informed mental health therapist and the founder of Kare Counselling, a private practice in Nariman Point, Mumbai, she is revolutionizing the field with ethical, trauma-informed, and personalized care. With dual master’s degrees from Columbia University and specialized training in Positive Psychology and trauma care, Kareena is on a mission to redefine mental healthcare in India. In this exclusive interview, she shares her insights on success, failure, challenges, and the path ahead.

- PW

What is your definition of success?

To me, success is measured by the impact I create and the lives I positively influence through my work. At Kare Counselling, success means providing a safe and supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate their challenges. My vision is to transform mental healthcare in India by challenging outdated practices and replacing them with ethical, trauma-informed approaches that foster healing and resilience. Success is not just about professional milestones but also about contributing to the larger conversation on mental health. It’s about normalizing therapy, breaking stigmas, and creating a society that embraces mental well-being as a priority. I consider myself successful when my clients feel empowered to own their stories and take proactive steps toward their healing journey.

What Role Has Failure Played in Your Journey to Success?