Shaista Tariq

About Shaista

Shaista Tariq is an Associate Psychologist, Counsellor, Behavior Therapist and Mental Health Care Provider, and the founder of MindCare Services®. She is personally a verified Member of the Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA).

She founded MindCare on a single belief: no one should have to struggle alone, or feel that what they're going through isn't "serious enough" to ask for help. Under her leadership, MindCare has grown into a multidisciplinary team offering holistic, evidence-based care across Karachi.

Alongside MindCare, Shaista works as a Behavioral Therapist and Additional Needs Coordinator at VIVI – The Bear School, supporting children with additional needs. She works with adults and adolescents using approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and motivational therapy, and leads awareness sessions and trainings for workplaces, schools and institutions.

She also writes on mental health, workplaces and the human side of care — you can read her articles here.

Focus areas

• Anxiety, depression and stress
• Behavior therapy & child mental health
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Counselling for individuals and families
• Mental health education & awareness training

Experience

• FounderMindCare Services®Aug 2024 – Present
• Additional Needs CoordinatorVIVI – The Bear SchoolNov 2025 – Present
• Behavioral TherapistVIVI – The Bear SchoolDec 2024 – Present
• MemberPakistan Psychological AssociationMar 2026 – Present
• Child Mental Health Care ProviderCore Care ClinicFeb 2024 – Aug 2024
• Management Sub-coordinatorCore Care ClinicFeb 2024 – Aug 2024

Education & Credentials

• ABA Certification, PsychologyAmerican Council of Training & Development2024
• Bachelor of Psychology (Social Sciences)Jinnah University for Women2020 – 2024

Skills

• Business Ownership
• Early-Stage Ventures
• Start-up Leadership
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Behavioral Therapy
• Counselling
• Child Mental Health
• Mental Health Awareness