About Our Founder
Dr. Cheruba A. Dhanaraj (Dr. D)
Dr. Cheruba A. Dhanaraj, also known as Dr. D, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, executive coach, and inclusion strategist with more than two decades of experience across South Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
She integrates scientific rigor, business strategy, and cross-cultural insight to help individuals and organizations grow with clarity and resilience.
Her work is grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based practice, blending CBT, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, and leadership science into a neuro-informed, trauma-sensitive, and culturally responsive approach.
Dr. D holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, an MBA in Human Resources Management, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, and a Master’s in Evaluation, Measurement, and Research, a unique combination that bridges psychology, analytics, and organizational leadership.
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Her mission through Aasha Human Connections is simple and timeless:
healing, clarity, and connection, anchored in HOPE.
Why Aasha Human Connections?
Aasha Human Connections brings a global, multicultural perspective to counseling, coaching, and organizational consulting. Clients choose Aasha because every service, whether supporting high-performing professionals, developing inclusive leaders, or strengthening organizational culture, is guided by a neuro-informed, trauma-sensitive, and culturally responsive framework.
This integrative approach blends counseling psychology, leadership development, and business strategy to help clients overcome burnout, build emotional resilience, and create workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.
At Aasha Human Connections, growth is not theoretical,
it is measurable, sustainable, and grounded in HOPE.
