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Savitha Nanjangud
AMFT
Savitha Nanjangud is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Almaden Valley Counseling Service with a diverse background in education, yoga, and counseling psychology.2
Educational Background
Savitha holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.3 She also has a strong technical background, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Master's degree from Penn State University.1
Professional Experience
Before transitioning to counseling, Savitha worked as an engineer in the semiconductor industry for fifteen years.1 Her current role as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Almaden Valley Counseling Service allows her to apply her counseling skills to help individuals, couples, and families.25
Yoga and Spiritual Practice
Savitha has been involved with yoga for many years:
- She has been a Yoga teacher with Yoga Bharati since 2009.1
- She serves as a faculty member for Yoga Bharati's Hatha Yoga Instructors Course (YIC).1
- Savitha teaches yoga asana, meditation, and philosophy.1
- She is working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) to further integrate healing qualities of yoga into people's lives.1
Areas of Expertise
Savitha's work focuses on:
- Marriage and family therapy
- Individual counseling
- Applying dharmic principles to mental health and well-being4
- Integrating yoga and meditation practices into counseling
Public Engagement
Savitha has been featured in various media and events:
- She has appeared on Radio Dharma to discuss how dharma can be applied to mental health and well-being.4
- Savitha has participated in "Peace Practices" discussions, focusing on topics such as compassion.3
Savitha Nanjangud's unique blend of technical expertise, yoga practice, and counseling psychology allows her to offer a holistic approach to mental health and well-being in her role as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
