About Dr. Sushil Agarwala
Dr. Sushil Agarwala is an experienced psychiatrist in Guwahati specializing in addiction treatment, including alcohol addiction, drug dependence, and substance use disorders. He provides structured, evidence-based, and confidential care at Athena Behavioral Health.
Dr. Sushil Agarwala focuses on treating addiction and mental health conditions using a combination of medical detox, psychotherapy, and long-term relapse prevention strategies. His approach is patient-centered and tailored to individual recovery needs.
Qualifications & clinical training
Conditions & treatments by Dr. Sushil
Dr. Sushil's treatment philosophy
If you are looking for a psychiatrist in Guwahati for addiction treatment or mental health support, Dr. Sushil Agarwala offers confidential, structured, and personalized care at Athena Behavioral Health
In depth evaluation of patients signs and symptoms as well as psychosocial environment and co occuring medical health issues
Patient specific treatment plan is built and special emphasized is given to explain role of lifestyle modifications and special care is taken to manage side effects
Generally follows guidelines while treating and sessions of CBT and other counsellings where indicated are initiated
He generally follows structured follow up visits .Involves family and makes plan for relapse prevention
What patients say about Dr. Sushil
"Dr. Sushil is a knowledgeable and professional psychiatrist. He understands the patient’s concern properly and explains the treatment plan in a clear and practical way."
"Dr. Sushil Agarwala is a good doctor. He listens properly and explains things in a simple way. I felt comfortable talking to him. Good doctor for mental health and addiction problems in Guwahati."
"I consulted Dr. Sushil Agarwala for a mental health problem, and the experience was good. He listened to my concerns carefully, understood the issue properly, and explained the treatment plan in a clear and practical way. Thank you for being their."
"We went to Sushil for a senior family member’s mental health issue. He gave us time and listened patiently. Anyhow the whole family was in panic situation, his patience made all of us calm."
Frequently Asked Questions
I have 15+ years of experience in psychiatry and have treated more than 1 lakhs patients
I specialise in general adult psychiatry and all cases of addiction, OCD, Anxiety disorders .bipolar disorders ,dementia and child and adolescent psychiatric cases
yes . I tried to find out the reason for relapse and try to do necessary changes in the treatment regime and the approach to counselling to prevent future relapse.
yes Athena ensures confidentiality of each and every client. All the staffs are specially trained to maintain confidentiality .
I practice in Athena Behavioral Health Guwahati located in Garchuk Ahomgaon. Patient can book slot by texting in whattsapp in the number 9864404153
Yes , in specific conditions like anxiety disorders and depression .appointment can be booked through text to whattsapp 9864404153.
Yes, I involve the family members right from the beginning to the end of the treatment process .
my treatment philosophy is simple ,proper evaluation .minimum medications and necessary counselling and follow ups.
