Management Team
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Dr. S. DivyaPrabha, M.Sc., Ph.D

Chief Psychological Officer

Dr. S. DivyaPrabha, M.Sc., Ph.D is a Counselling Psychologist, ACA Certified Supervisor, and Founder of Steps Foundations. With 16 years of experience, she serves as Chief Psychological Officer at Dhruti Trust and consultant for Presentation Convent Schools. She specializes in child counselling, trauma care, relationship issues, and professional supervision. She conducts workshops on mental health awareness and ethical practices. A strong advocate of ethics and self-care, she mentors young professionals. Her doctoral research focused on internet addiction. Dr. Divya has held leadership roles in CCF, IAPS, and is affiliated with APA, IAAP, and InSPA.

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Dr. Sangeetha G, M.Sc., Ph.D

Director Psychological Services

Dr. Sangeetha G, M.Sc., Ph.D a Consultant Psychologist and Life Coach with 16+ years of experience, holds a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from Bharathiar University. She has worked with Apollo Hospitals, Oakridge International School, and The Banyan, and now runs a private practice in Chennai. She specializes in psychotherapy, life coaching, and soft skills training, addressing issues like trauma, addiction, grief, depression, and family counseling. An expert in mental health training, coaching, and mentoring, she is a life member of InSPA and is committed to promoting emotional well-being across all age groups.

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Mrs. Kalpagam Jagannadan

Dhruti PEERS Coordinator

Mrs. Kalpagam Jagannadan is an experienced Administrator and a passionate educator with an expertise in managing curriculum development, school operations, and organizing student-centered events across diverse educational settings. She is deeply committed to fostering holistic student growth, with a particular focus on supporting the mental well-being and emotional resilience of learners of all ages.

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Ms. Jaya Venkatesh

Program Coordinator

Ms. Jaya Venkatesh is a dedicated professional with a background in Commerce and Business Administration, and experience as an Assistant Professor in reputed colleges. As Program Coordinator at Dhruti Charitable Trust, she oversees mental health initiatives for college students, organizing workshops and counseling services. Passionate about education, research, and student well-being, she works to create supportive environments that help students grow both academically and personally.

Counselling Team
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Dr. Keerthana Suresh MD

Consultant Psychiatrist

Qualification : Post graduate - Medicine

Speaks : English, Tamil

Specialized in : Stress management and Depressive disorders.

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Crystal Roseann Pereira

Senior Therapist / Mental Therapist

Qualification : MSW

Speaks : English, Tamil

Specialized in : Anxiety disorders, Stress management, Relationship management and Depression disorder.

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Amrin S

Counselling Psychologist

Qualification : M.Sc (Psychology), PG Diploma in counselling & psychotherapy

Speaks : English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu

Specialized in : Stress management and Depressive disorders

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Akshaya Babi G

Counselling Psychologist

Qualification : B.Sc (Psychology), PG Diploma in counselling & psychotherapy

Speaks : English, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Specialized in : Anxiety disorders and Stress management

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Dharsikaa T

Counselling Psychologist

Qualification : MSW, PG Diploma in counselling & psychotherapy

Speaks : English, Tamil, Telugu

Specialized in : Anxiety disorder, Depression disorder, Stress management, Addiction in Gaming, Social media, Smoking, Alcohol), Anger management, LGBTQ+ Counselling.

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Sudha Singaravelan

Counselling Psychologist and Trainer

Qualification : BE, PG Diploma in counselling & psychotherapy

Speaks : English, Tamil

Specialized in : Relationship Issues, anxiety disorder, Depression

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Jishnu Kumar R

Counselling Psychologist

Qualification : M.Sc (Psychology), PG Diploma in counselling & psychotherapy

Speaks : English, Tamil

Specialized in : Stress management, Anxiety disorder, Mood disorder, Gaming disorder, Addiction

Founders
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Mr. Suresh Arunachalam

Founder

    Mr. Suresh Arunachalam, is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with success in many fields, including IT and Agriculture. He has served local communities in Chennai for 20+ years through his involvement in the Chennai South Rotary Club.

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Mr. Ramji Venkatachari

Founder

    Mr. Ramji Venkatachari, is a successful entrepreneur with many years of experience developing innovative IT solutions for the education industry. He has worked closely with school psychologists and other mental health service providers to architect IT systems for them.

Both the founders personally observed the challenges being faced by young adults and college students in this information age, dominated by social media and further complicated by covid-19. They setup this charitable trust in 2024 to “give back to the community” by offering FREE mental health support services through experienced psychological counsellors to young adults who are in college.

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