From pioneer to leader

35 Years’ Experience and above

Mr. Luther is the founder director of Hope Trust, Hyderabad.

He is considered one of the leading authorities on addictions in India.

He has over two decades experience in treatment of substance abuse and related fields.

He lectures on the subject of addiction at various places worldwide, has published articles in
various journals and appears on TV/ radio in India and abroad.

He has been bestowed with several awards and recognitions, including the Rotary
International Award for outstanding work.

Other than an addiction therapist and 12 steps counsellor, he takes care of new projects and
expansions.

Ms. Luther is a Masters in Psychology, certified ICAP I (International Certified Addiction Professional) along with being a post-graduate in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. She is also a certified psychometric testing professional.

She is trained in Professionals in Residence Training from Hazelden, USA and with Terence Gorski on Denial management.

She has more than 30 years of experience in hospitals and administration with over 20 years in addiction therapy. She is also an Advanced Member of ISSUP. She holds a diploma in Art Therapy, a life member of the National HRD Network, and frequently conducts webinars, gives talks on addiction and related subjects at educational institutions, public gatherings and interacts with the media in India and abroad.

Ms. Luther oversees all operations and projects of Hope Trust. Her area of expertise is family therapy, training and community services.

Dr Vidhya Sagar holds a PhD and M.Phil. (Clinical Psych) from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.

He has over 11 years of clinical experience and four years of teaching experience.

He is skilled in treating anxiety and depression disorders, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, and alcohol and other substance addictions, including behavioural addictions such as sexual, internet/technology, and pornography addictions.

He also deals with psychotic disorders, pain management, sexual dysfunctions, and interpersonal and relationship problems. Sleep-related issues, couple and marital matters, and parenting issues

He is proficient in delivering a wide range of evidence-based therapies such as skill development (social skills, assertiveness, relaxation, etc.), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, and psychometric testing.

He speaks Hindi, English, and Telugu.

Arani holds a PDCP degree and has over 6 years of experience.

Her practice includes emotional and adjustment problems, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, addiction problems, child and adolescent issues, and couple and marital matters.

She is trained in cognitive-behavioural therapy, rational-emotive behaviour therapy, and neuro-linguistic psychology.

She speaks English, Telugu, and Hindi.

Muskan is an RCI-certified clinical psychologist.

She leans towards evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy,

acceptance and commitment therapy, schema-focused therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy,

exposure and response prevention therapy, and mindfulness therapy.

She caters to individuals with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, panic disorders,

eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, ADHD, substance use

disorders, and personality disorders, both in children, adolescents, and adults.

She does both individual counselling and couple counselling. She is also adept in psychometric

testing.

She speaks English and Hindi

Mrs.Srividya holds an MBA degree in Finance and HR from Osmania University.

She has over 14 years of experience in the field of finance. She has been with Hope Trust since 2012 and handles the Administration and Accounts of the organisation.

She is a hardworking and dedicated resource who strongly believes in corporate growth.

Mr Lakshman has been with Hope Trust since 2002 and is an integral part of the Administration Team.

He is the front office assistant responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day activities.

He is one of the most hardworking and committed members of the team.