Pritika B. Gonsalves, PhD is a mental health expert specializing in psychology and counselling. She holds an MA in Psychology and Counselling and earned her doctorate in Child Psychology from Himachal Pradesh University, and has over eight years of experience supporting families, children, teens, and educators. She is trained in play therapy and is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the International Association for Applied Psychology (IAAP).

Passionate about making psychological research accessible, Pritika reviews MentalHappy's free worksheet library so that every resource is educationally sound and scientifically accurate. She also supports and guides the facilitators who lead groups on MentalHappy and the members who join them, helping keep each group a safe and well-run space.

Dr. Gonsalves holds a PhD in Child Psychology and provides educational review and group support. She does not provide clinical therapy, medical treatment, or diagnosis through MentalHappy. MentalHappy's groups are psychoeducational and supplemental to professional care.