The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Monica Vermani at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Monica Vermani, Clinical Psychologist, Author, TEDx Speaker, and mental health advocate, was recently selected as Top Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Advocate for 2026 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), a leading global professional organization known for its prestigious annual awards gala and exclusive vetting process, honors only the most accomplished and influential professionals each year.
Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself; only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations, and contributions to their communities. All Honorees are invited to attend the IAOTP annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements.
With close to three decades in the field of mental health, Dr. Vermani has proven herself an expert in the field. As a dynamic, results-driven leader, Dr. Vermani is a clinical psychologist, TedX speaker, author, mental health advocate, and founder of Dr. Vermani Balanced Wellbeing and Start Living Corporate Wellness.
She provides therapy and psychological treatment services through a multifaceted dynamic suite of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Executive Coaching, and Mindfulness Meditation — Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Breath-Mind-Body Practices (B~B~M).
Dr. Vermani specializes in facilitating treatments to adults suffering from trauma/abuse, mood, anxiety, substance addictions and other related conditions and disorders. She also offers crisis management, chronic pain management, self-esteem/assertiveness enhancement, vocational counseling, skill development and professional coaching as well as conducts outpatient/inpatient psychological, vocational and forensic assessments. Dr. Vermani has worked with Correctional Services of Canada (CSC), Canadian Armed Forces and US Military personnel, war veterans and 9/11 first responders in New York City, and brings this depth of experience and understanding of the unique needs and challenges of individuals suffering from PTSD.
Recognizing the important role organizations needed to understand and take on to stem the rising costs of employee absenteeism, Dr. Vermani founded Start Living Corporate Wellness. Start Living Corporate Wellness offers companies of all sizes customizable programs that address issues like employee burnout, communication breakdown, anxiety, conflict resolution, and knowledge on a wide range of topics designed to erase the stigma around mental health, including managing stress, mood and anxiety, understanding mental health, health and self-care, anger management and avoiding burnout.
Dr. Vermani is also a published author, with numerous professional journal articles, clinical research studies and media publications on trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, forensic psychology and attention deficit disorder. She is the author of The PCMAD (Primary Care Mood and Anxiety Diagnoser): The Development of a Diagnostic Tool to Detect Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Depression, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, (2011).
In 2021 she published A Deeper Wellness, Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas. This engaging and practical book provides a clear and focused path to healing the past, dealing with the present and building an authentic, connected future —creating for a lasting, deeper wellness.
Most recently, Dr. Vermani launched A Deeper Podcast, a monthly series in which she invites guests to engage in deep, meaningful conversations about mental health and wellness. In 2026, she hosted her inaugural week-long retreat, From Surviving to Thriving, a transformative wellness retreat designed for individuals seeking to renew, restore, and reinvigorate their sense of purpose and meaning, with plans to offer additional mental health and wellness retreats in the coming year.
Before embarking on her career path, Dr. Vermani earned her Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) with Honors in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Women’s Studies from the University of Toronto in 1997. She then earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology Degree (M.A.) in 2001 followed by her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree (Psy.D.) in 2007, both from Adler School of Professional Psychology. In addition, she is a Certified Coach from Certified Coaches Federation (CCF), a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist/Consultant, certified in Reiki – Level I, II, II & Master Level, Certified Breath~Body~Mind Meditation Therapist/Teacher, Mindfulness Professional Training Certification Levels 1,2,3, and she earned a diploma in Assaulted Women’s & Children’s Counselor/Advocate Program from George Brown College.
Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Vermani has received many awards and accolades and has been recognized worldwide for her accomplishments. Last year she was awarded for Top Clinical Psychologist of the Year by IAOTP. This year she will be considered for the Empowered Woman Award and to be featured in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine. She will be honored at IAOTP’s annual awards gala at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York this December for her selection of Top Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Advocate for 2026.
The President of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), Stephanie Cirami, stated: “Choosing Dr. Vermani for this honor was an easy decision for our panel to make. She is inspirational, influential, and a true visionary and thought leader. We cannot wait to see her and celebrate her accomplishments at this year’s gala.”
Looking back, Dr. Vermani attributes her success to a strong values-based leadership style, a passion for her work, and the many mentors she had along the way. When not working, she enjoys traveling, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family. In the future, she hopes to empower people going into the field.
For more information, please visit: https://www.drmonicavermani.com/ and https://www.adeeperwellness.com/dr-vermani
Linked tree: https://linktr.ee/DrMonicaVermani?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4dd69246-e945-4c20-b7a2-0476d58b8606
Dr Vermani Website: https://www.drmonicavermani.com/
Start Living Psychology Clinic Website: https://www.startlivingpsychology.com/
Book site: https://www.book.adeeperwellness.com/
TedXTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpEyP2KfZT4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmonicavermani
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorMonicaVermani
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvermani/
Tik Toc: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmonicavermani
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q2mjMtzr3CJorhj8zjzDB?si=wsyXvCc9TOmkYAjE5v3DAg
About IAOTP
The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization that selects the world’s most distinguished and accomplished professionals across a wide range of industries. These elite professionals are provided opportunities to collaborate, share insights, serve as keynote speakers, and inspire others within their fields. Membership is not open to the general public. Candidates must be personally invited by the President or nominated by an esteemed honorary member following a brief interview.
IAOTP’s experts have provided thousands of top-tier professionals worldwide with the recognition and credibility they deserve,
helping them strengthen their personal brands and expand their influence. The organization prides itself on being a one-of-a-kind boutique network that
handpicks only the most exceptional individuals and brings them together on a premier platform designed to foster meaningful connections and professional growth. IAOTP remains one of the most elite and highly respected professional recognition organizations in the world.
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