EVOLVING
TOGETHER
+91 9819221945
About Us
A Safe Space for All Beings
Welcome to Evolving Together, where we embrace the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Join us as we journey toward a more fulfilling and harmonious life, celebrating the connections that enrich our experiences and guide us in personal growth. Together, we can explore the depth of these relationships and their potential to inspire positive change in our lives.
Big Title
Vision:
We envision a society where children, adolescents and young adults can benefit from the emotional well-being, connection, and growth that comes from human-animal bond through animal-assisted work.
Mission:
To provide compassionate and holistic therapy services like psychotherapy and animal assisted therapy that honour the human-animal bond for children, adolescents and young adults by empowering them to navigate life's challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve holistic well-being.
​
Together, we evolve towards balance, joy, and okayness.
Meet The Team
Information about the Facilitators who provide Individual Creative and Expressive Arts Therapy Sessions.
Note: Evolving Together acts solely as a hosting location for therapeutic services facilitated by YAASS. While we are proud to support the important work of YAASS, all therapy services are independently provided by YAASS-affiliated therapists, who are subject to their own rigorous training, supervision, and professional standards. Evolving Together is not responsible for the delivery, quality, or outcomes of any therapeutic services. Any questions or concerns regarding therapy should be directed to YAASS.
Anupriya M. Banerjee
Anupriya M. Banerjee is a trauma-informed, transpersonal, intersectional Drama therapist, & mental health advocate with over 10 years of experience. She provides clinical support, fosters inclusive spaces, & creates films, content, & therapeutic theatre on mental healthcare. She is the Founder & Creative Director of Doctor Drama® & YAASS & CEO of Therapeutic Tapestry Pvt. Ltd. She is the Founding Secretary of Drama-Therapy India & a Representing Member of the World Alliance of Drama Therapy. She is also the adjunct faculty for the P.G. Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai & teaches Drama Therapy on various educational programs in India. Passionate about expanding expressive arts therapy, she integrates research, education, & multimedia into her work.
Mahek Shringhey
Mahek Shringhey is an Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner (ExAT-P) working at Doctor Drama and YAASS who adopts a person-centred, trauma-informed approach in her practice. She is driven by various curiosities that include the subliminal potential of the arts, the mind-body connection, and the diversity of the human experience. She firmly believes that while engaging with the arts, ‘learning through doing’ allows for healing to begin through the process of unlearning, exploring, and re-learning that takes place in the therapy space. To this end, she aims to bring layered experiences of self-reflection in a safe, brave space - both online and offline.
She is also currently pursuing a certification in Somatic Experiencing (developed by Dr. Peter Levine) as an effort to further understand the symbiotic relationship of the body and mind and the nervous system, and help others navigate through their trauma. She is certified in Level 1 of SE.. Population and concerns:
She uses a holistic, integrative path toward emotional and nervous system regulation with young adults and adults. She works with concerns such as Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Self-connection, Self-esteem, Self-exploration and Emotional regulation among others.
Yashtika Tandon
Yashtika Tandon is a Mental Health Professional specializing in Expressive Arts Therapy working Doctor Drama and YAASS- Your Affordable Accessible Safe Space. She works at the intersection of arts and mental health. Her practice draws from trauma-informed, intersectional, and decolonial frameworks. Yashtika specialises in designing and facilitating immersive, creative & embodied community mental health spaces. She offers 1 on 1 and group sessions.
She holds a PG Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy from St. Xavier’s College, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from IGNOU.
Yashtika represented India as Country Festival Director for Global South Arts and Health. She co-directed a National Community Arts event to advocate for the arts in well-being.
Yashtika has experience facilitating Expressive arts therapy sessions diverse groups. Currently, she holds neurodivergent groups through Nihar Special School, TASK NGO and Ajivasan Music Academy (associated with Billabong High International School).
Yashtika Tandon firmly believes in the Power of Arts to create spaces of Collective Healing and Justice.
Shikha Shah
Shikha Shah is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner working at Doctor Drama and YAASS. She is also a Multidisciplinary Artist and is based in Mumbai. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University, USA, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and creative exploration to her practice.
Shikha works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults, supporting them through a collaborative, trauma-informed lens. Her approach integrates talk therapy with expressive modalities to foster healing, insight, and emotional growth.
Inspired by her journey of processing grief through art after losing her grandfather, Shikha believes deeply in the healing power of creative expression. Her mission is to create safe, affirming spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Krishnaa Thakkar
Krishnaa Thakkar is a compassionate Counsellor, Psychologist, and Expressive Arts Therapy-Practitioner with Doctor Drama and YAASS committed to nurturing the emotional and psychological concerns, needs and well-being of individuals. She has worked in the field for 3 years at organizations like Jyotirmay Skills Training, Therapeutic and Recreational Centre, Bosco Boys Home, Mann Talks, and Enable Center, in both offline as well as telehealth setups.
She also regularly participates in continuous professional development and supervision to build a reflexive and ethical practice. She recently completed her training in Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice from Mariwala Health Initiative. She is further strongly guided by a social justice and trauma informed lens.
Her approach to one-on-one and group counseling is rooted in empathy, patience, and collaboration, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space where each person's uniqueness is welcomed and respected. She incorporates arts-based interventions that are exploratory, inclusive, and hands-on, engaging both mind and body in a way that is culturally sensitive, growth-oriented, and playful.
Our Story:
Evolving Together was founded in 2022 by Anushree Lokhande, a passionate advocate of the human-animal bond and a seasoned counselor. Evolving Together is an endeavor that combines her extensive counseling experience with her unwavering dedication to promoting well-being through the human-animal connection. ​With a profound understanding of psychology and a lifelong connection with animals, Anushree embarked on a mission to share the transformative power of the human-animal bond with the world.​
Having completed a Master's in Counseling from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in 2014, she did a certification in Fostering Strengths in adolescents and young adults from TISS in 2016. Anushree deepened her therapeutic expertise by obtaining a postgraduate diploma in Mindfulness and Presence-Oriented Psychotherapy in 2024. This additional qualification further enhanced her understanding of holistic healing and therapeutic practices.​