Clarene Mary Sam is a postgraduate in Clinical Psychology currently working as a Pediatric Psychologist and Behavioural Therapist. She has a strong foundation in psychological assessment, research methods and evidence-based interventions, with practical training in administering and interpreting psychological tests, conducting clinical interviews and working ethically with diverse populations and age groups.
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Jain University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Labour India College, under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. She has gained clinical exposure through internships at hospitals in Bengaluru and Kerala, with experience in clinical observation, assessment, interviewing and psychological techniques.
Clinical & Professional Exposure
Pediatric Psychologist & Behavioural Therapist – Pragyan Child Development Center, Bengaluru
Currently employed as a Pediatric Psychologist and Behavioural Therapist, providing professional support within a child development setting.
Clinical Observation & Internship – Mind and Brain Hospital, Kodigehalli, Bengaluru
* Completed a 30-day clinical observation and internship
* Gained exposure to clinical settings and psychological assessment practices
Clinical Observation & Internship – Nakkada Mission Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala
* Completed a 15-day clinical observation and internship
* Gained clinical exposure through observation and practical learning
Clinical Observation & Internship – Cardinal Specialty Hospital, Monippally, Kerala
* Completed a 15-day clinical observation and internship
* Gained exposure to clinical practice and patient care settings
Areas of Expertise
Psychological Assessment | Clinical Interviewing | Case History Taking | Mental Status Examination | Evidence-Based Interventions | Pediatric Psychology | Behavioural Therapy | Psychological Techniques | Clinical Observation | Rapport Building | Mental Health Advocacy
Clinical Skills
Clarene has practical training in administering and interpreting psychological assessments and tests, conducting clinical interviews and history taking, and carrying out Mental Status Examinations. Her training also includes the administration of psychological techniques such as Biofeedback, Neuromodulation and JPMR. She has developed strong communication and rapport-building skills and has experience with computer applications including SPSS, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Professional Engagement
Clarene has developed her professional experience through a combination of postgraduate training, clinical internships and her current role as a Pediatric Psychologist and Behavioural Therapist. Her clinical exposure across hospitals in Bengaluru and Kerala has provided opportunities to strengthen her skills in clinical observation, psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, Mental Status Examination and psychological techniques.
Her professional interests include psychological assessment, clinical intervention, pediatric psychology, behavioural support, evidence-based psychological practices and mental health advocacy.
Her professional goal is to contribute meaningfully to the field of psychology through ethical and evidence-based assessment and intervention while continuing to develop her clinical and professional skills.
