Nishi Ravi
M.Couns. (Edin.)
I am currently an international PhD student and graduate research/teaching assistant in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA.
After nurturing a private practice in India and the UK (accruing over 1500+ clinical hours), I moved to the US upon receiving the opportunity to be mentored and guided by world-renowned researchers who could shape my journey and help me contribute to the broader discourse on mental health through research, academia, practice, and supervision.
Through my education and work, I aim to think critically, empower communities, challenge systemic thinking, shift narratives, and promote transformative, lasting change within individuals and communities.
Research
My research lens is primarily qualitative and social constructivist. I am passionate about studying lived experience in a rich and nuanced manner, and try to present my work at conferences as often as I can! I am particularly interested in research methodologies like Consensual Qualitative Research; Autoethnography; Phenomenology; and Heuristic Inquiry.
Some of my current research projects include topics on:
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Counsellor Training, Education, and Supervision
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Processes in Psychotherapy
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Sex, Sexuality, Disability, and Intersectionality
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Culture, Trauma, and Healing
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Racial-Ethnic Identity and Wellbeing
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Internationalizing Therapy for Non-Western Populations
For a full list of my publications and conference presentations, you can take a look at my CV.
As an educator, I am committed to teaching and mentoring graduate students and promoting their professional development. Some of my roles have included:
Teaching Instructor:
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COUN 6965 - Counseling Practicum
Teaching Assistant:
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CMHCP 101 Practicum/Internship Preparation
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COUN 6060 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis
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COUN 6012 Ethics & Legal Issues
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COUN 6030 Theories of Counseling
Group Facilitator:
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COUN 6040 - Multicultural Counseling Lab - Dialogue Group Leader
Teaching
Clinical Work
Therapy
Through the course of my PhD, I have the unique and fulfilling experience of being a doctoral practicum trainee, working with patients across different demographics and with different kinds of psychological vulnerabilities.
Assessment
Alongside therapy, I am also training to conduct psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological tests. This includes conducting cognitive, social, and personality evaluations for patients across the lifespan; and writing comprehensive clinical reports and recommendations.
Selected Fellowships, Honors, & Awards
2024 : American Psychoanalytic Association Externship (New York, USA)
2023 - 2025 : Contemporary Freudian Society's Psychoanalytic Fellowship
2023 : Student Professional Development Fund Recipient (Milwaukee, USA)
2023 : Midwestern Psychological Association's Graduate Student Diversity Travel Award (Chicago, USA)
2019 : The Edinburgh Leadership Award for Community-based Researchers (Edinburgh, UK)
2018 : The Edinburgh Award for Community-based Researchers (Edinburgh, UK)