If you are searching for a child psychiatrist in Delhi NCR, the honest answer first: we are a psychology and therapy practice, not a psychiatric clinic. For psychiatric assessment, consultation and medication management, we work with Sukoon across Delhi NCR, so you are not left to find a psychiatrist yourself. This page explains how that coordination works and what each side of the care actually covers.
What a child and adolescent psychiatrist does
A child and adolescent psychiatrist is a medical doctor who assesses for a formal diagnosis where medication may help, and who can prescribe and review it. That sits alongside, not instead of, the psychological and therapy work.
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and OCD
- A decision on whether medication is appropriate, and which, discussed honestly with you
- Ongoing review and adjustment once medication has started
- Coordination with your child's therapist and school, with your consent
How this fits with assessment and therapy at eMbrace
Families most often come to this question through an existing concern: an ADHD or autism assessment, a diagnosis of anxiety or depression in a child or teen, or a case where therapy and school support have not been enough on their own. Our clinical and child psychologists carry out the psychological assessment and deliver the therapy. Where the picture suggests a medical and medication opinion is also worth having, we coordinate that referral to Sukoon directly, so you are not sent away to start again with someone who knows nothing about your child.
With your consent, we share the assessment and therapy notes that are relevant, so the psychiatric opinion is informed by the same picture your therapist is working from, rather than a fresh ten-minute history.
When psychiatric input is usually considered
Medication is one option among several, and it is never assumed to be the first one. A psychiatric opinion is usually worth having when:
- ADHD symptoms are significantly affecting school, friendships or home life despite therapy and school accommodations
- Anxiety, depression or OCD symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily functioning
- A clear diagnosis already exists and the family wants to understand medication as an option, not necessarily to start it
- Progress in therapy has stalled and a treating clinician recommends a medical review alongside it
What happens, step by step
You start with a free 15-minute intake call with our team, the same as for any other concern. If a psychiatric opinion looks relevant, we explain why, answer your questions, and coordinate the referral to Sukoon directly rather than leaving you to search for a provider. Your child's therapy continues in parallel, and with your consent the two sides of the care stay in touch.
What you get at eMbrace
- Psychological assessment and therapy in-house, from RCI-certified clinical and child psychologists
- A coordinated referral to Sukoon across Delhi NCR for psychiatric assessment, consultation and medication management
- One team tracking the whole plan, not two separate files that never speak to each other
- Medication discussed honestly, including when it is not needed
A note on urgency
If your child or teen is in crisis, talking about suicide, or at risk of harming themselves or someone else, this is not something to wait on. Go to your nearest emergency department or call 112. 24/7 helplines in India include Tele-MANAS (14416), Snehi (+91 95822 08181), AASRA (+91 22 2754 6669) and Vandrevala Foundation (1860 266 2345).
Where we coordinate child psychiatry
eMbrace runs three centres across Delhi NCR, plus online sessions for families elsewhere in India and abroad. For locality-specific details, including addresses, travel and what happens at a first visit:
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We are a psychology and therapy practice. For psychiatric assessment, consultation and medication management we work with Sukoon across Delhi NCR, so you are not left to find one yourself.
No. Medication is one option among several and is only ever discussed, never pushed. Many children and teens are supported entirely through therapy and school accommodations.
For most of what brings families here, yes, both together work best: psychological assessment and therapy from our team, alongside a medical and medication opinion from Sukoon where that is relevant.
No. Start with our free 15-minute intake call. If a psychiatric opinion looks relevant, we coordinate that referral directly rather than sending you off to arrange it yourself.
Previous reports or diagnoses, a list of current medicines if any, school observations in writing, and a plain list of what is worrying you most. Teacher input carries real weight.
Not sure whether you need this yet?
Start with a free 15-minute intake call. A clinician will tell you honestly whether a psychiatric opinion is the right next step, or whether therapy alone is enough for now. There is no obligation and no waiting list to join.