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Psychiatry Life Skills Dr. Mathivanan · MD Psychiatry
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Mental health care that meets you with warmth and understanding.

Dr. Mathivanan brings over a decade of experience to compassionate, evidence-based psychiatry — helping you and your family find clarity, build skills, and feel like yourself again.

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10+
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Dr. Mathivanan, MD Psychiatry
Dr. Mathivanan
Dr. Mathivanan
MD, Psychiatry
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Confidential & judgment-free Evidence-based treatment In-person & online consults Whole-family support
Our consultation room in Ambattur, Chennai
10+
years caring
About Dr. Mathivanan

A psychiatrist who listens first, and treats the whole person.

Care here is centered on you — your story, your goals, and your pace. Alongside medical treatment, Dr. Mathivanan and the team provide life-skills training and steady support to you and your family, because lasting well-being is built, not prescribed.

A patient-centered, non-judgmental approach
High-quality care that stays affordable
Education & support for families
Building resilience that lasts
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How we can help

Care for a wide range of concerns

Whatever you're facing, you don't have to face it alone. Explore the areas we support.

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Anxiety & Depression

Practical, lasting relief from anxiety, low mood, and sleep difficulties.

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Child & Adolescent

Gentle, age-appropriate care for ADHD, autism, and young minds.

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Addiction Psychiatry

Compassionate treatment for alcohol and substance-use disorders.

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Counselling & Therapy

Individual, group, and marriage & relationship counselling.

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Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness

Calming, focused techniques to ease stress and build awareness.

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Life-skills Training

Coping, communication, and goal-setting for everyday resilience.

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What to expect

Getting started is simple

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Reach out

Message us on WhatsApp or book online — whatever feels easiest for you.

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Talk it through

A calm, unhurried consultation where you’re truly heard, in person or online.

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Move forward

A clear, personalised plan combining treatment and life-skills support.

In their words

Trusted by patients across Chennai

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“An excellent psychiatrist — a great listener and a genuinely empathetic person who understands you and treats with real care.”

S Shajitha Banu
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“A well-experienced psychiatrist. He is kind and patient, understands your problems and needs, and heals through care and support.”

L Lathifa Parveen
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“Easily approachable and the most excellent psychiatrist — kind-hearted, a good listener, and a motivator full of positive energy.”

P Prasannakumar M
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“Very caring; he patiently listened through my problems and provided the treatment. I’m feeling much better now. Thank you, sir.”

V Venkatesh Kumar
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“A wonderful psychiatrist who takes the time to understand your history. A good listener and an efficient counselor — strongly recommend.”

A Dr. Abaranam
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“Excellent and friendly. A skill trainer and motivator who gave me easy techniques to come out of anxiety, depression and sleep issues.”

R Rasik Basila

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Taking the first step is the hardest. We'll take the rest with you.

Reach out today for a confidential consultation — in person at our Ambattur clinic or online from anywhere.

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