Category: Psychiatrist vs Psychologist vs Therapist

Our therapy programs are designed to support mental well-being across various life situations.

Integrated CBT + Clinical Consultations: Combining therapy with medical guidance for the best outcomes.

Couples Therapy: Helping partners navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Effective for depression, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Anger Management Sessions: Non-pharmacological methods for emotional regulation and self-control.

Stress Management Protocols: Structured sessions teaching relaxation, coping techniques, and resilience-building practices.

We provide medically supervised detox and long-term rehabilitation for various substance dependencies:

Alcohol Dependence

Opioid Addiction – including brown sugar, afim, chitta

Cocaine

Crystal Meth (Methamphetamine)

Tobacco Dependence

Cannabis/THC Addiction

Treatment Approach

Psychoeducation: Helping patients and families understand addiction as a medical condition.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET): Encouraging readiness and motivation to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Equipping patients with strategies to avoid relapse and rebuild their lives.

We run specialized addiction recovery programs through OPD (Outpatient) and IPD (Inpatient) facilities.

OPD Services

Standard & Detailed Neuropsychiatric Workups

Personalized Treatment Protocols tailored to each patient.

IBS is often linked to stress and psychological factors. We address this through a holistic mind-body approach:

Stress management therapy.

Lifestyle modifications.

Psychotherapy to identify and manage emotional triggers of gastrointestinal distress.

PNES are seizure-like episodes that have psychological, not neurological, causes. We provide:

Accurate Diagnosis: Differentiating PNES from epileptic seizures using clinical evaluation and investigations.

Therapeutic Approach: Counseling, psychotherapy, and behavioral therapy.

Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Care: Medication when required, alongside psychological interventions.

Cognitive decline can be overwhelming for patients and families. Our services aim at both early intervention and long-term support.

Cognitive Assessments: Neuropsychological testing to evaluate memory, attention, language, and executive function.

Diagnosis & Pharmacotherapy: Early detection with individualized treatment plans to slow progression.

Therapeutic Interventions: Non-drug strategies including cognitive stimulation, memory training, and caregiver counseling.

We specialize in diagnosing and managing ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

Diagnostic Assessments: Clinical evaluations supported by standardized tools.

Therapeutic Treatment (TT): Includes behavioral interventions, academic support, and skill-building.

Pharmacological Management: Safe use of medications to enhance focus, reduce impulsivity, and improve quality of life.

Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. Our approach integrates both medical and therapeutic care:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Equips patients with tools to manage irrational fears, panic attacks, and excessive worry.

Pharmacotherapy: Safe and evidence-based use of medications where clinically necessary.

Lifestyle & Stress-Management Interventions: Incorporating relaxation protocols, mindfulness, and coping strategies.

Adjustment disorders occur when individuals struggle to adapt to major life changes or stressors. Symptoms may include anxiety, low mood, or behavioral difficulties. We provide support and tailored interventions for situations such as:

School Transitions or Relocation – Helping children and adolescents adapt to a new environment.

Bullying & Peer Pressure – Providing resilience-building therapies and supportive counseling.

Relationship Breakups or Life Transitions – Guidance and therapy to process emotions, rebuild self-esteem, and restore balance.

OCD is a condition marked by recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). We offer a full spectrum of care:

Comprehensive Diagnosis & Pharmacotherapy: Careful assessment using standardized scales and medical history, followed by evidence-based medication when necessary.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD: A structured approach that helps patients challenge and reframe obsessive thought patterns while building coping strategies.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): A proven behavioral technique that gradually exposes individuals to their fears while reducing compulsive responses.

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) for Treatment-Resistant OCD: For patients who do not respond to conventional therapy, we offer cutting-edge neuromodulation technology that directly targets specific brain regions involved in OCD.

Modern life brings with it a host of emotional and psychological challenges that deeply affect personal well-being. Dr. Sandhu provides dedicated support for individuals dealing with marital conflicts and toxic relationships, as well as the pain of breakups, heartbreaks, and trauma recovery. He also addresses adjustment disorders that arise from major life changes such as a new job, family responsibilities, or relocation. For the youth, concerns like parental pressure, academic stress, and mental health struggles are given special attention. Additionally, Dr. Sandhu works with young professionals facing chronic tiredness, burnout, and restlessness, helping them restore balance and resilience in their daily lives.

Punjab’s youth today face a range of unique and often overlooked mental health challenges. Dr. Sandhu is among the few psychiatrists openly addressing these issues with sensitivity and expertise. His work focuses on conditions such as adult ADHD, which is frequently misunderstood or misdiagnosed as laziness, as well as concerns like gym obsession, body dysmorphia, and steroid misuse. He also treats rising problems of pornography and phone addiction, along with the emotional struggles tied to foreign migration stress and intense academic pressure. Through targeted interventions and compassionate care, Dr. Sandhu provides much-needed support to help young people navigate these modern-day challenges.

Psychiatry is not limited to what happens “in the mind” — it also addresses the profound ways in which stress and psychological factors affect the body. Dr. Sandhu specializes in treating conditions rooted in the mind–body connection, including psychogenic IBS and other gut–brain axis disorders, tension-type headaches and migraines, as well as fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes. By combining psychiatric expertise with a holistic understanding of physical symptoms, his approach helps patients achieve relief and long-term well-being.

North India is facing a hidden epidemic, with rising cases ranging from opioid dependence to behavioral addictions. Under the guidance of Dr. Sandhu, specialized de-addiction programs are designed using evidence-based recovery models to ensure effective outcomes. These programs address a wide spectrum of substance use disorders, including dependence on pregabalin, tramadol, alcohol, and opioids, as well as behavioral addictions such as excessive phone use, pornography, gambling, and gaming. To ensure sustained recovery, a strong emphasis is placed on relapse prevention through long-term support, structured therapy, and family counseling, helping patients and their families rebuild healthier, more balanced lives.

We provide specialized care for a wide spectrum of neurological and psychiatric conditions, including Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders, as well as Parkinson’s disease with associated psychiatric complications. Our expertise also covers epilepsy-related psychiatric conditions and the complex relationship between migraine, neurological pain, and mental health. With an integrated approach, we focus on both the neurological and psychological aspects to ensure comprehensive treatment and support for patients and their families.