About Me
About Me
About
Dr. Malini Prabhu, MD is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with 20+ years of experience and extensive international training and clinical experience in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. She has also worked in Washington, DC, with the Department of Behavioral Health. She brings a thoughtful, globally informed approach to care, shaped by her work across academic medical centers, hospitals, and outpatient settings.
Dr. Prabhu is deeply committed to community engagement and mental health advocacy. She has led and participated in numerous community-based general and mental health education initiatives, empowering individuals and families to recognize emotional distress and seek timely support. In 2019, she completed the Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Cancer Department, honoring the connection between physical and emotional resilience. She regularly participates in community events to educate the public about mental illness, promote emotional well-being, and reduce stigma around seeking mental health care.
Dr. Prabhu treats a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. She also supports individuals navigating chronic stress, burnout, grief, and major life transitions. She has a particular interest in working with students, young adults, high-functioning professionals, and women, including those experiencing perimenopausal and postmenopausal mood, anxiety, and sleep changes. She practices a holistic approach to mental health care, recognizing the interconnectedness of emotional, physical, social, and lifestyle factors in overall well-being.
Her approach is collaborative, patient-centered, and evidence-based, integrating medication management with psychotherapeutic principles. Dr. Prabhu tailors care to each individual’s goals and values, helping patients build resilience, clarity, and lasting emotional well-being.
Education & Training
- Diplomate, Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Adult Psychiatry Residency
UConn School of Medicine - Fellowship
North Western Mental Health (NWMH),
The University of Melbourne, Australia - Adult, Child and Adolescent Residency Training (MRCPsych)
Avon and Western Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership
NHS Trust, Bath, UK
Compassionate Psychiatric & Emotional Care, Thoughtfully Tailored to You
At Dr. Prabhu’s psychiatry practice, we believe that mental health care should be personal, respectful, and rooted in understanding the whole person. Every individual’s emotional journey is unique, shaped by life experiences, relationships, biology, and stressors. Our goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that supports lasting healing and meaningful change.
We offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space where patients feel heard and supported, with treatment plans designed around your individual needs—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our Mission & Values
Our mission is to deliver accessible, compassionate, and personalized psychiatric care that helps individuals regain balance, resilience, and confidence in their lives.
Our care is guided by three core values:
Compassion
We treat every patient with empathy, dignity, and respect, recognizing the emotional complexity of mental health challenges.
Personalized Care
Each treatment plan is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your unique history, goals, and circumstances.
Clinical Excellence
We provide high-quality care grounded in current research, clinical expertise, and best practices in psychiatry.
Special Interest in Women’s Mental Health
In addition to serving adults of all backgrounds, Dr. Prabhu has a special interest in women’s mental health. This includes supporting women through life transitions such as pregnancy and postpartum, career and caregiving stress, hormonal changes, burnout, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and identity-related concerns. Care is informed by an understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors that uniquely affect women’s emotional well-being.