Smriti Joshi, MA, MPhil

Chief Psychologist, Wysa

Smriti Joshi is a pioneering digital mental health expert with over 21 years in clinical psychology and 12 years in the digital mental health space. An International Affiliate Member of the APA, a Graduate Member of the BPS, & a Life Member of CPSI & IACP, she has significantly advanced ethical practices for digital mental health services. Smriti was instrumental in establishing one of India’s first telemental health platforms & designing AI conversations for world s first mental health chatbot Wysa offering support to 7 million users across 95 countries. She also conceptualized a unique text-based therapy platform offering digital+human therapist services. Her efforts in maintaining high provider satisfaction and pioneering clinical ethics have guided startups through complex expansions.


During the pandemic, she trained practitioners to transition from in-person to online therapy and drafted telecounseling guidelines for the IACP. Smriti has contributed to professional literature and publications, sharing her expertise widely. Passionate about bridging the mental health care gap, Smriti ensures high-quality, ethically sound digital mental health services for underserved populations, embodying strategic leadership and a commitment to improving mental health care delivery.