About MHFI
Transforming Mental Health Care in India
Our Mission
At Mental Health First India (MHFI), we are dedicated to making quality mental health care accessible to everyone. Our mission is to break down barriers, eliminate stigma, and provide professional support to those seeking to improve their mental well-being.
Founded in 2020, MHFI has grown from a small counseling center to a comprehensive mental health platform serving thousands of individuals across India. We combine traditional therapeutic approaches with modern techniques to deliver effective, personalized care.
5000+
Clients Served
50+
Expert Counselors
USA
Coverage
95%
Success Rate
Licensed Practitioners Who Understand India
Preeti Mittal, Founder & Senior Counselor
20+ Years in Mental Health | Corporate Stress Specialist
From chemistry honors at Hindu College, Delhi University to post-graduation at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Preeti spent 20 years as a senior executive in India’s competitive fashion industry. She experienced corporate stress, burnout, and the pressure to succeed firsthand.
For the last 20 years, she’s dedicated her life to mental health counseling and life coaching, certified by the Hubbard Guidance Center USA and licensed by the International Hubbard Ecclesiastical League of Pastors. She specializes in helping corporate professionals—especially women—navigate workplace stress, family expectations, and personal fulfillment.
Helped 500+ women break free from burnout, family pressure, and self-doubt.
Expertise: Corporate burnout, women’s mental health, career transitions, work-life balance
Licensed Practitioners Who Understand India
Avi Vatsa, Co-Founder & Chief Counselor
Asia's Youngest Certified Mental Health Counselor | Forbes Featured
Avi became Asia’s youngest certified mental health counselor at just 16 years old, driven by seeing his generation struggle with depression, anxiety, and academic pressure that nobody was talking about.
Over 15,000+ hours of counseling to 1,000+ people across the world. Delivered corporate seminars and workshops to Fortune 500 companies, Government of India, and Indian Army Northern Command. Featured in Forbes, Economic Times, Times of India, and Aaj Tak. TEDx speaker on finding purpose and mental health.
Winner of the prestigious APJ Abdul Kalam Inspiration Award for work in human rights.
Expertise: Youth mental health, academic pressure, corporate wellness, purpose-driven living
Why We Started the Mental Health Foundation of India
We saw young Indians—students, professionals, parents—suffering in silence. Labeled “pagal” for asking for help. Unable to afford therapy. Choosing death over dishonor (171,000 suicides in India in 2023).
We believe every Indian deserves access to mental health support without stigma, without judgment, and without financial barriers.
That’s why we built this foundation: to provide free assessments, affordable daily support through Mind Gym, group therapy, and professional counseling for anyone struggling with their mental health.
Because your mind matters. And you deserve to be heard.
5000+
Clients Served
50+
Expert Counselors
India
Coverage
95%
Success Rate
Free Consultation
Get a Free Consultation with one of our Consultants. You can discuss your situation with her and she will guide you to the right program to get your anger under control, and out of your life.
We are friendly and discreet, and understand that things and situations happen to people and that sometimes a person needs some effective guidance and tools. We are here to provide you nonjudgmental help and a sympathetic ear.
Call (949) 652-8200 to schedule your appointment or use the form to send us a message, ask us a question or to book your Free Consultation.
Free Consultation
Our Leadership Team
Diana Dernehl
Executive Director
Hali Stokes
Lead Consultant
Felix Lange
Organization Executive Secretary
