Afreen.M. Duste is a Psychologist specialized in Clinical Psychology, driven by a deep passion for ethical, accessible, and meaningful mental health care. With a warm presence and grounded professional stance, Afreen offers a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and emotionally honest one where clients are not just listened to but truly understood.

She has worked across clinical, rehabilitation, and wellness-based settings, offering her services to adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. Her work spans a wide range of psychological and emotional concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, substance use, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, and more. Her clients often describe her as comforting, deeply attentive, and quietly empowering.

Afreen’s approach is rooted in client-centered and trauma-informed care, integrating methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and insight-oriented dialogue. She believes in tailoring her methods to the unique pace and needs of each client holding space for both vulnerability and growth.

She is also experienced in:

• Group Therapy Facilitation
• Family and Couples Therapy
• Conflict Resolution
• Treatment Planning & Goal Setting
• Emotion Regulation Support
• Culturally Sensitive Counseling
• Etc

Afreen’s interpersonal strengths  including active listening, emotional intelligence, clear communication, patience, discretion, and the ability to sit with unspoken pain form the foundation of her work. She has also contributed to innovative mental health projects, including work that involved analyzing personality and emotional depth for involving Dr. Kiran Bedi (Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry)

Her philosophy is simple yet powerful:
"Therapy is not about fixing people it’s about helping them find the courage to meet themselves where they are, and walk toward healing one gentle step at a time."