Dr. Lekshmi Vimala is a psychotherapist with around 9 years of experience in the field of mental health. She completed her MPhil and PhD in Psychiatric Social Work from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. Her PhD thesis was on media engagement to facilitate suicide prevention initiatives, and she has been actively involved in gatekeeper training and other programs that generate awareness on suicide. She has also done extensive work with clients using Solution Focused Therapy and Strength based perspectives.

She is LGBTQ affirmative and trauma informed, looking beyond labels to support the clients live a fulfilling life. She has undergone intense training during her MPhil and PhD tenure that helps her work with a diverse range of clients. She also believes in lifelong learning and keeps herself updated on all the latest developments in the field of mental health.