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Child Development Specialists at Rising Sun Child Development Center

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Lenora Nelamalli (Chief Therapist-shivam road)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Namitha kothuru (chief therapist-himayat nagar)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Hasita Ivaturi (Chief Therapist-Malkajgiri)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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keerthi borundiya (Chief Therapist-thumukunta)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Candice sunny (Chief Therapist-kukatpally)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Siddharth Hemdev (director)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Tharun (head of operations)

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.

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Our Management

Swetha Desiraju is an RCI-certified Psychologist (CRR No. A112652) and PhD Scholar in Clinical Psychology, holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Intervention. Driven by her deep commitment to early childhood development, she founded the Rising Sun Child Development Center to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to children and families, including those in need of special needs support.

Additionally, she established The Bright Side Foundation, aiming to make mental health care more accessible and approachable for everyone. Beyond her clinical work, Swetha has been invited as a panelist and guest speaker at various forums, where she shares her expertise on child psychology, early intervention, and child development.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Change Makers Award, She Inspires Award, and the SIBA South Indian Influencer Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for the Pride of Telangana Award.