MBBS, MD, MRCPsych (UK)
Member of the American Psychiatric Association
Specialist Psychiatrist | DHA Licensed | Dubai, UAE
With over a decade of post-graduate clinical experience across India and the UAE, Dr. Sravani Behara is a highly respected and DHA-licensed Specialist Psychiatrist known for her patient-centered and compassionate approach to mental health care.
Dr. Sravani’s practice focuses on understanding each patient’s emotional and psychological needs while integrating evidence-based treatments for long-term well-being. She offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic expertise in managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, stress-related conditions, addiction, neuropsychiatric disorders, and child & adolescent psychiatry.
As a Member of the American Psychiatric Association and a UK-qualified MRCPsych, Dr. Sravani brings international standards of psychiatric care to her patients in Dubai. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes the combination of pharmacological precision, psychotherapy, and advanced neuromodulation therapies such as rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and Spravato (Esketamine) therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
Academic & Professional Journey
Dr. Sravani completed her MBBS at Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences and her MD in Psychiatry at GSL Medical College, India. She later obtained her MRCPsych from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, and advanced TMS training at AIIMS, Delhi.
Her career spans both academic and clinical excellence — having served as Assistant Professor at Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, (650-bedded teaching hospital) and Siddhartha Medical College in India, where she mentored medical students and contributed to psychiatric research.
She was associated with Lifeworks Holistic Counselling Centre LLC, Dubai as Medical Director and Specialist Psychiatrist and with Open Minds Psychiatry, as a Specialist Psychiatrist for around 4 Years.
Currently, she practices at Windsor Medical Center, Al Wasl, Dubai, and also serves at American Wellness Center, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, where she provides comprehensive psychiatric consultations, psychotherapy, and neuromodulation treatments.
Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness
Dr. Sravani believes mental health treatment goes beyond medication — it’s about empathy, communication, and collaboration. She works closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, culturally sensitive, and recovery-focused care.
Her areas of clinical expertise include:
| Psychiatric Disorders |
Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Sleep Disorders. |
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatry |
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Dysregulation, and Behavioral Issues. |
| Addiction Psychiatry |
Alcoholism, Substance Use, and Smoking Cessation. |
| Neuropsychiatry |
Dementia, Cognitive Disorders, and Neurodevelopmental Conditions. |
| Geriatric Psychiatry |
Late-life depression, psychosis, and memory disorders. |
| Neuromodulation Therapies |
rTMS, ECT, Spravato (Esketamine). |
Recognition & Research
Her academic excellence has been recognized with several awards, including the IMH Alumni Association PG Award for Best Paper Presentation and the State Best Poster Award (2014). She has also ranked 2nd in NTR University MD Psychiatry Theory Exams and has participated and presented at numerous national and international conferences, including Mental Health Conferences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Through her public awareness talks, workshops, and social media engagements, Dr. Sravani continues to advocate for mental health education, destigmatization, and access to quality care.
