Dr. Shumaila Asif

Dr. Shumaila Asif is a psychiatrist based in Bhubaneswar, and founder of Lilac Women Wellness Centre, where she serves as lead psychiatrist. She combines psychiatric and neurological expertise, treating both mental health and brain-related conditions.

About — founding vision:

Dr. Asif established Lilac Women Wellness Centre specifically to address women's mental health, having observed how women often manage family, work, and personal struggles without adequate support. Her approach at Lilac combines evidence-based psychiatry, personalised therapy, counselling, and rehabilitation programs, with a focus on helping women rebuild strength, resilience, and dignity — not just symptom management.

Areas of focus:

She treats anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis, alongside neurological conditions including ADHD and epilepsy. Her practice also covers child and adolescent mental health, with tailored interventions for younger patients, and family therapy to support communication and relationships within families.

Treatment approach:

Dr. Asif offers evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), alongside drug detoxification and de-addiction programs, and psychiatric rehabilitation to support recovery and reintegration into daily life.

Research & academic contributions:

Dr. Asif has published research including "Amisulpride as the antipsychotic of choice in severe psychotic disorder with comorbid impaired glucose tolerance" (Indian Psychiatry Journal, 2024) and "Predictors of clozapine efficacy in treatment-resistant schizophrenia" (Archives of Mental Health, 2024).

Who this is for:

Relevant if you're in Bhubaneswar looking for a female psychiatrist with a specific focus on women's mental health, a doctor combining psychiatric and neurological expertise, child and adolescent psychiatric care, or de-addiction treatment combined with therapy.