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Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen
Medical Doctor & Psychotherapist | Certified in Parenting | Family Therapy | Couple Therapy | Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Medical Doctor & Psychotherapist
Certified in Parenting
Family Therapy
Couple Therapy
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
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Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen Founder owner of Makkal Nalam Clinic for Medical Consultation, Psychotherapy, Couple Counseling and Childhood Trauma Clinic. Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen (a wife, mother & daughter) belonging to batch of 2002 finished her undergrad from IRT Perundurai Medical College and internship from CMC Vellore. She did her masters in Community Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical University from 2013 to 2016. Till 2018 she was working as Assistant Professor in a private Medical college and then joined Government as a PHC Medical Officer in Kalambur Block PHC, Tiruvanamalai district. From 2018 to 2021 she worked as Program Officer in Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program a 3000 Crore rupees program, funded by World Bank, which is a successor of erstwhile Tamil Nadu Health System Project (TNHSP).
Her Vision & Mission
With a vision to nurture a world of 100 million healed and happy families, Talk Doc Dr. VJ, under her transformative initiative Makkal Nalam, is on a mission to raise emotionally safe, resilient, and joyful children—by healing families and transforming parenting through science-backed, trauma-informed Talk Therapy practices.
Under the Makkal Nalam umbrella, Talk Doc Dr. VJ empowers parents and caregivers to break free from generational cycles of punishment, guilt, and emotional disconnection—redefining parenting as a path to personal healing, not just child-rearing.
Because every time a parent shows up with compassion, they’re not only parenting their child— they’re re-parenting the child within themselves.

She envision families where:
- A child feels understood—not undermined
- A parent feels supported, seen, and healed
- Challenges become chances for connection
- Problems become the path to deeper growth
- And home becomes a place of transformation—not turmoil
By blending neuroscience with deep empathy, we’re building a world where every child thrives, every parent feels capable, and every home becomes a safe haven for healing.
Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen grew up in a joint family which later turned into a nuclear one as her parents’ professional had them moving constantly. The lack of stability due to shifting, having high empathy towards her loved ones coupled with lack of time and emotional support from her working busy parents left her yearning for connection even as a child. She had trouble achieving her goals as her families turn of events kept her moving from place to place till she finally sat down with herself and had an awakening that though becoming doctor, sharing knowledge and healing people was her goal her vision had always been helping one struggling parent at a time to become their best enough version thereby protecting a child that is yearning to connect with that parent. That is how a Talk Doc was born out of her.
She was sent to the prestigious Harvard University, Massachusetts, by the Govt. of TN in 2019 and she underwent a strenuous 11 day training program where her dream of “Parenting & Childhood Trauma healing” was born. Since 2019 Talk Doc, Dr. VJ had been healing thousands of families, her youngest client is of age 12 and oldest being 62 yrs of age. She also hold a certification from Yale University on Parenting.

She played the lead role of administrator of Project Management Unit in addition to looking after Quality wing and Operational Research teams of TNHSRP. She played in a crucial role in prominent activities of TNHSRP such as Quality accreditation of close to 300 Government institutions, initiation of NCD – WHO STEPS survey, Creation of Emergency Departments (ED) in Medical Colleges, RCH Household survey, conduction of various World Bank Missions and workshops including the prestigious launch program of TNHSRP by the then Chief Minister of the State in March 2020.
Her Story

Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen grew up in a joint family which later turned into a nuclear one as her parents’ professional had them moving constantly. The lack of stability due to shifting, having high empathy towards her loved ones coupled with lack of time and emotional support from her working busy parents left her yearning for connection even as a child. She had trouble achieving her goals as her families turn of events kept her moving from place to place till she finally sat down with herself and had an awakening that though becoming doctor, sharing knowledge and healing people was her goal her vision had always been helping one struggling parent at a time to become their best enough version thereby protecting a child that is yearning to connect with that parent. That is how a Talk Doc was born out of her.

Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen grew up in a joint family which later turned into a nuclear one as her parents’ professional had them moving constantly. The lack of stability due to shifting, having high empathy towards her loved ones coupled with lack of time and emotional support from her working busy parents left her yearning for connection even as a child. She had trouble achieving her goals as her families turn of events kept her moving from place to place till she finally sat down with herself and had an awakening that though becoming doctor, sharing knowledge and healing people was her goal her vision had always been helping one struggling parent at a time to become their best enough version thereby protecting a child that is yearning to connect with that parent. That is how a Talk Doc was born out of her.

She was also physically trained from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health during a 11 day training program on Improving the Quality of Health Services funded by TNHSRP in October 2019. She worked as Assistant Program Officer in National Health Mission, for Mental Health Program from 2021 Dec to 2022 June. She kicked off the weekly program of “Mana Nala Viyazhan” (Mental Health Thursday similar to Vaccination Wednesday) that is being conducted in all Primary & Secondary Care Institutions across the state with a vision of fighting the stigma against seeking Mental health care and to spread the awareness of priority towards Mental health showcased by our Government.

She was sent to the prestigious Harvard University, Massachusetts, by the Govt. of TN in 2019 and she underwent a strenuous 11 day training program where her dream of “Parenting & Childhood Trauma healing” was born. Since 2019 Talk Doc, Dr. VJ had been healing thousands of families, her youngest client is of age 12 and oldest being 62 yrs of age. She also hold a certification from Yale University on Parenting.

Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen (a wife, mother & daughter) belonging to batch of 2002 finished her undergrad from IRT Perundurai Medical College and internship from CMC Vellore. Gold Medalist from her masters in Community Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical University from 2013 to 2016. While working as a Assistant Professor in a private Medical college, her passion to work for the society led her to join the State Government service as a PHC Medical Officer in 2018. She worked as Program Officer in Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program a 3000 Crore rupees program, funded by World Bank, which is a successor of erstwhile Tamil Nadu Health System Project (TNHSP), during which she bagged the ‘Best Doctor Award’ from the then Honorable Health Minister of the state Dr. Vijaya Baskar in 2019.

Dr. Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen (a wife, mother & daughter) belonging to batch of 2002 finished her undergrad from IRT Perundurai Medical College and internship from CMC Vellore. Gold Medalist from her masters in Community Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical University from 2013 to 2016. While working as a Assistant Professor in a private Medical college, her passion to work for the society led her to join the State Government service as a PHC Medical Officer in 2018. She worked as Program Officer in Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program a 3000 Crore rupees program, funded by World Bank, which is a successor of erstwhile Tamil Nadu Health System Project (TNHSP), during which she bagged the ‘Best Doctor Award’ from the then Honorable Health Minister of the state Dr. Vijaya Baskar in 2019.

From 2020 to 2021, she worked as Program Officer in National Health Mission, for Mental Health Program. She kicked off the weekly program of “Mana Nala Viyazhan” that is being conducted in all Primary & Secondary Care Institutions across the state with a vision of fighting the stigma against seeking Mental health care.
From 2022, besides continuing to healing families through her Talk Therapy, she is also living her dream job of being a Doctor’s teacher and spreading her knowledge for budding doctors in a Government Medical College in Chennai.
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Testimonials
I had a counseling session with Dr.viji and it really helped me well to cope up and process my emotional traumas. she is all ears and never judgemental. Though i took the sessions over online from Bangalore. It was a heartfelt and engaging sessions & Nothing lesser to an in-person session. Thanks, Viji for all your assessments it helped my betterment.
Bharathi Balu
DR Vijaya is one of the best doctor I have come across. She was life saviour in second covid wave, me and my family consulted her, when no doctor was responding she was the Only one to give us time. I consult her for all my health issues now. Her prognosis is to the point and effective everytime. Apart from being doctor more importantly she is very humble and beautiful human being. I strongly recommend her as I have experienced it first hand.
Govind Tyagi
Our beloved Family physician....We could reach out to Dr.Viji at critical times from remote places and best support at all times.Therapy with love and complete details explained for all ages. With each one of our medical history in mind I can call the service as EXCELLENCE
Thangamalar Ramalingam
Doctor is my family more than a doctor. She explains everything to me in a very clear manner. Very timely response. And we come over from our difficult situations only because of you. My whole family is thankful for your service.
Archana Vanga
Viji ma'am is THE BESTTTT !!she is truly a magician...when it comes to therapy !I believe that as long as i have viji mam as my therapist.. i can come out of any trauma,stresss,depression anything which life..and people can throw at me !...
Shalini Shanmugam
Dr Viji does an excellent job. Have been consulting her for my family for the past few years. All the very best for your future endeavours.
jisc joy
Thank you so much mam for timely treatment and supporting me and my family by untime also... whatever illness way of treated was didnt create panic thank so much mam
Kotteeswari
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