Shruthi Viswanathan
Outreach Volunteer
Shruthi is an aspiring mental health professional with a BSc in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour from McMaster University and is beginning her Master’s in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto this fall. She is passionate about psychodynamic therapy for its depth, emphasis on self-awareness, and focus on the therapeutic relationship, which aligns with her clinical values. Shruthi has worked in a private counselling clinic supporting client intakes, assessments, and marketing, and has also held roles as a Teaching Assistant, Student Mentor, and Research Assistant in developmental psychology. At the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights, she is excited to support outreach, funding research, and collaborative partnerships. She is especially committed to improving access to mental health care for low-income, BIPOC, and immigrant communities. In her spare time, Shruthi enjoys board games, mystery novels, photography, art, and traveling to experience new cultures.
Shruthi’s Credentials
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, McMaster University, 2024 (Graduated Summa Cum Laude)
Clinical Psychology Intern, Inspiron Psychological Well Being Clinic, 2025-Present
Psychology Intern, Heart It Out, 2025
Psychometric Assistant and Clinic Coordinator, Journey Counselling Inc, 2024-2025
Teaching Assistant - Fundamentals of Neuroscience, School of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences- McMaster University, 2024
Archway Mentor, Student Success Centre- McMaster University, 2023-2024
Support Worker, Beth Tikvah Foundation, 2022
Work Experience
Research Assistant, Collective Intelligence Laboratory- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, 2024
Undergraduate Honours Thesis Student, Language, Memory and Brain Lab (ARiEAL Research Centre) - McMaster University, 2023-2024
Research Assistant/ Independent Project Student, Child Emotion Lab- McMaster University, 2023-2024
Research Experience
Shruthi’s Skills
Literature Reviews
Scientific Writing
Scientific Presentations
REDCap
PsychoPy
R Studio
Social Media Content Creation
Jamovi
Canva
Microsoft Office
Empathy
Organization
Interpersonal Communication
Independent Work
Time Management
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Fast-Paced Work
Independent Research