At Fiendish® Therapy, Dr. Jaiyant Cavale provides both brief and long-term psychotherapy as well as other psychological interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. His clinical approach integrates classical psychoanalytic theories with learning, behavioural, and cognitive principles. He is also informed by Western philosophy, existentialism, and absurdism. All clinical work is firmly grounded in the biopsychosocial model, giving due importance to biological, psychological, and social/contextual factors. This integrative stance allows for a nuanced understanding of each individual’s difficulties.

 

Prospective clients usually begin with an initial consultation and, where indicated, a comprehensive assessment to facilitate appropriate treatment planning. Psychological interventions emphasise psycho-education, self-observation, self-awareness, and the development of a healthier internal dialogue and self-regulation. The therapeutic goal is often to encourage the gradual emergence of a more coherent and functional internal dialogue. Symptom reduction, where it occurs, is secondary to deeper structural change in personality organisation and defensive patterns.

 

Some of the mental health issues and psychological difficulties treated include:

 

Children and Adolescents

 

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  

• Autism spectrum disorders  

• Specific learning disabilities

• Anxiety disorders (including separation anxiety, generalised anxiety, and phobias)  

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)  

• Depression and other emotional problems 

• Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct Disorders  

• Trauma and stress related disorders  

• Gender dysphoria and identity-related difficulties

 

Adults and Older Adults  

 

• Personality disorders (borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and others)  

• Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder  

• Bipolar disorder  

• Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic, and specific phobias   

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)  

• Body dysmorphic disorder and other body image issues, including eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, etc.)

• Trauma and stress related disorders (including PTSD)  

• Substance use disorders and other addictions, including alcohol abuse. 

• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders 

• Impulse-control disorders and anger management difficulties  

• Sexual dysfunctions and intimacy disorders  

• Marital and couples therapy (for relational distress, communication problems, and conflict)  

• Gay, lesbian, and bisexual-related concerns, including self-acceptance, relationships, minority stress and identity-related difficulties.

• Gender dysphoria and transgender-related issues.

• Burnout, perfectionism, and work-related psychological difficulties  

• Grief, complicated grief, and bereavement

• Mild cognitive impairment and neurocognitive disorders (including dementia)  

• Adjustment disorders related to aging, retirement, and illness  

• Caregiver stress and burden  

• Existential distress and loss of meaning

• Death wish and death anxiety

 

If you do not see your specific emotional, psychological, or behavioural problem listed above, please contact Dr. Jaiyant Cavale directly. Group therapy is periodically offered in small, carefully composed groups for issues such as interpersonal difficulties, personality-related struggles, grief, and addictions.

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For appointments, call/text: +91-8826402788

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Address: Fiendish Therapy, 18, Corporation Building, Residency Road, Bangalore 560 025. INDIA