We have a very structured format for assessment and treatment at Chennai Minds. If you are looking for the best child psychologist in Chennai for kids and adolescents, you are in the right place. At Chennai Minds, we provide expert child psychiatric assessments that are structured, well planned, and customised to each child’s needs. Children may find it hard to connect with their emotions and might process their feelings in unhealthy ways like doom scrolling, excessive social media use, or eating junk food. We take the time to assess each child and their family individually and develop a treatment plan based on their needs. This may sometimes include medication, but more often counselling such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). We also offer adolescent counselling under one roof.
Integrated Care: Our Psychology & Psychiatry Synergy
Our psychologists work under the psychiatrist’s guidance to achieve better results.
At Chennai Minds, we adopt a structured, evidence-based approach to child and adolescent mental health. Our integrated model combines experienced Child Psychologists and a Consultant Psychiatrist in Chennai, ensuring your child receives an accurate diagnosis and effective therapy under one roof.
Integrated Care – Psychiatry & Child Psychology Working Together
After the psychiatric assessment:
👉 A precise diagnosis or clinical formulation is shared with parents
👉 Therapy goals are identified collaboratively
👉 Medication, if required, is used judiciously and only when clinically indicated
👉 Our Child Psychologists work under the guidance of the Psychiatrist, allowing for precise, focused, and faster therapeutic progress.
Why this matters ❓
Integrated care significantly improves outcomes in children’s behavioral and emotional therapy.
Psychologist
Mr. Kathiravan Dhanasekar
Specialised Counselling Services for Children
At Chennai Minds, we provide specialised counselling services designed to support children and adolescents with their emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Our experienced child psychologists in Chennai use evidence-based, child-friendly methods that help children feel safe, understood, and confident.
⚕️🧒 Play Therapy
For younger children, Play Therapy allows emotions to be expressed naturally through play, stories, drawings, and role-play. This approach is especially beneficial for anxiety, emotional outbursts, behavioural issues, and adjustment problems. Children often communicate what they cannot yet verbalise, making play therapy a gentle and effective healing tool.
⚕️🧒 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
We also offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for children, tailored to their age and level of understanding. CBT assists children in recognising unhelpful thoughts, managing worries, developing emotional regulation skills, and coping better with school stress, fears, and low self-esteem.
⚕️🧒 Social Skills Training
For children who face difficulties with friendships or social confidence, Social Skills Training emphasises communication, emotional awareness, and peer interaction. This is particularly useful for children with ADHD, social anxiety, or autism-related challenges.
⚕️🧒 Adolescent Counselling Services
Our adolescent counselling services in Chennai support teenagers dealing with exam stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem issues, peer problems, and conflicts with parents. Therapy provides a confidential, non-judgmental environment where adolescents can build resilience, insight, and healthy coping strategies
All therapy at Chennai Minds is personalised, developmentally appropriate, and guided by psychiatric assessment when necessary—ensuring thoughtful, ethical, and effective care for each child.
The Path from Diagnosis to Therapy
Our experienced psychiatrist begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, followed by our psychologists developing a personalised therapy plan that the psychiatrist reviews and approves. Every child’s journey starts with an in-depth evaluation by our psychiatrist, who specialises in child and adolescent mental health conditions such as ADHD, childhood anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues, learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, adolescent stress, mood disorders, and adjustment problems.
The assessment includes reviewing developmental history, school concerns, emotional regulation, and family dynamics. This method helps us identify the underlying causes rather than just addressing visible behaviours. At Chennai Minds, your child’s emotional well-being is nurtured through clarity, compassion, and clinical excellence.
How Our Child Psychologists Support Your Family
At Chennai Minds, our experienced child psychologists in Chennai help not only your child but also the whole family, creating practical, lasting, and meaningful changes. With appropriate therapy and guidance, many parents notice improved school performance, greater attention, and increased confidence in their child. Emotional regulation and coping skills enable children to better manage classroom demands, academic pressure, and peer relationships.
Therapy also results in fewer tantrums, meltdowns, and behavioural outbursts. Our child counselling services in Chennai assist children in expressing emotions more healthily, while parents receive clear strategies to respond calmly and consistently, reducing daily stress at home. As understanding grows, families experience stronger bonds and better communication. Parents feel more confident, children feel emotionally safe, and relationships become more cooperative and connected. This is especially crucial for families dealing with ADHD, anxiety, or behavioural issues.
By combining expert child psychology with family-centred care, Chennai Minds helps foster positive change that extends beyond therapy, impacting school life, home routines, and long-term emotional health.
Supporting your child’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth
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Modes of Therapy
In-Person | Online | Home Visit
Address :
ChennaiMinds
24 S 11, SSR Pankajam Enclave, Arunachalam Road,
Saligramam, Chennai – 600093
