About Founder
Dr. Lakshmi T.K. is a distinguished psychotherapist, institution builder, and Founder of Mastermind Foundation, widely recognized for her pioneering contributions to mental health, rural empowerment, and sustainable nation-building in India. With over two decades of dedicated service, she has created impactful institutional platforms that have supported more than 10 lakh individuals across the country, from farmers and rural communities to armed forces personnel, police departments, students, and marginalized populations. She is the visionary developer of Brhdhi Vidya – The Indian Psychotherapy, an indigenous therapeutic framework rooted in Indian knowledge systems, developed through over 20 years of research to provide culturally relevant and effective mental health care.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led a nationwide mental health response by mobilizing 76 psychologists, delivering free counselling in 12 regional languages, and establishing dedicated mental health helplines for frontline workers and police forces in collaboration with government institutions. Her commitment to rural sustainability and farmer welfare is reflected in her Rural Livelihood Farmers Support Program, through which over 20 villages were adopted, 40,000 coconut trees were distributed, and sustainable income models were created for more than 20,000 farmers. Through her leadership of Mastermind Foundation, and the Viruksham Go Green Movement, she has integrated mental health care, ecological regeneration, and livelihood development, embodying a holistic model of social transformation and humanitarian service.
Our Journey
Born – 2005
June
Mastermind Foundation
Since 2005, our mission has been guided by a simple principle: “Service to Humanity is Service to God.” We are committed to addressing society ‘ s most critical challenges across six key pillars: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Environmental Protection, and Natural Disaster Relief. We offer a compassionate hand through our mental health and suicide prevention helplines, empower women to lead with strength, restore our planet by planting trees, and provide immediate rescue and relief when disaster strikes.
PAN India mental health service
Mental Health Services Across the Nation
Mastermind Foundation extends structured and accessible mental health services across the nation, supporting individuals, institutions, and communities through the following key initiatives:
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Nationwide Mental Health Support (All States of India)
Providing counselling and psychological support services across India, ensuring individuals have access to professional mental health care regardless of location. -
COVID-19 Mental Health Response
Delivered nationwide mental health counselling and crisis intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering emotional support to individuals, families, and frontline workers across all states. -
Defence Personnel Counselling and Workshops
Providing specialized mental health counselling, emotional wellness programs, and resilience workshops for defence personnel and their families in:-
Tamil Nadu
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Uttar Pradesh
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Punjab
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Rajasthan
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Goa
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Community, School, and College Mental Health Programs
Conducting mental health awareness programs, counselling services, and psychological education initiatives for:-
Students
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Educational institutions
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Community groups
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General public
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Prison Mental Health Care and Rehabilitation
Delivering structured psychological counselling and rehabilitation support for prison inmates, helping improve emotional well-being and facilitating reintegration into society. -
Jeevanline – 24/7 Suicide Prevention Helpline (Pan India)
Operating a dedicated suicide prevention helpline accessible across all states of India, providing immediate emotional support, crisis counselling, and life-saving intervention. -
Crisis Intervention and Emotional Support Services
Offering timely psychological assistance during emergencies, personal crises, and distress situations to ensure individuals receive compassionate and professional care.
Prison Mental Health
Jeevan Line Suicide Prevention
Schools & college
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Viruksham, the environmental initiative of Mastermind Foundation, is committed to protecting and restoring nature through large scale tree plantations, and water body rejuvenation in both urban and rural areas. Through CSR-driven programs, we enable corporates and communities to actively reduce their carbon footprint while nurturing a culture of sustainability. From afforesting city landscapes to reviving lakes and ponds, Viruksham creates lasting green impact for future generations.
🌱 We creating a healthier planet and building a sustainable tomorrow.
Rural Plantation
RURAL LIVELIHOOD FARMERS SUPPORT PROGRAM
Viruksham’s Rural Livelihood Farmers Support Program unique pilot program to empowers rural communities through sustainable afforestation and livelihood enhancement. In specially selected, tree scarce regions of Tamil Nadu, we partner with local farmers particularly women to plant coconut and fruit trees that generate long term income while greening the landscape. By planting two saplings per farmer, we enable year-round harvests and foster economic resilience through coconut produce, coir, and related goods.
Urban Plantation
RURAL LIVELIHOOD FARMERS SUPPORT PROGRAM
Mastermind Foundation’s Viruksham initiative has set a remarkable precedent in the realm of environmental conservation. With the successful plantation of hundreds of thousands of trees across urban landscapes, we’ve pioneered a green revolution that transforms concrete jungles into thriving ecosystems through CSR activities.
Natural Disaster Rescue & Relief
Mastermind Foundation has been a first responder during India’s
major calamities, from the Chennai floods and Kerala floods to
Cyclones Vardha, Gaja, and Michaung. Our teams have conducted
rescue missions, distributed relief materials, and operated mobile
medical camps, reaching lakhs of affected people across Tamil
Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.
Our work has been formally recognized by the Kerala Government
and the Indian Army, reflecting our credibility, speed, and
compassion in times of crisis.
