Serenest exists because one doctor saw the same problem too many times — patients unable to access care not because it didn't exist, but because the system made it too hard to reach.
India has one of the largest mental health treatment gaps in the world. With fewer than 0.3 psychiatrists per 100,000 people and massive geographic barriers, millions of people suffer without access to proper care.
Serenest was built to close that gap — not by replacing in-person care, but by making high-quality psychiatric and psychological support accessible to anyone with a phone and an internet connection.
We never compromise on the quality of care. Every specialist is verified. Every interaction is structured for clinical outcomes.
Mental health carries stigma in India. We've built Serenest to be a space where patients feel completely safe to seek help.
Every feature exists to serve patient outcomes — not engagement metrics. We measure success in recoveries, not app opens.
Indians estimated to need mental health support
Who currently receive adequate treatment
People we're working to help — one session at a time
Founder & Lead Psychiatrist
Dr. Chirag Aambalia is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in Deesa, Gujarat, where he practices at Rudra Neuropsychiatry and Deaddiction Hospital. After completing his MBBS and MD in Psychiatry, he has dedicated his career to treating patients with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions.
But years of practice revealed a pattern that troubled him deeply: patients who needed care couldn't access it — not because qualified professionals didn't exist, but because geography, stigma, logistics, and cost created insurmountable barriers.
So he decided to build the solution himself — teaching himself programming, design, and technology to create a platform that reflects his clinical values as much as his technical vision.
"I've seen what happens when someone doesn't get help in time. I built Serenest so that's a problem of the past, not the future."
— Dr. Chirag Aambalia, MBBS MD (Psychiatry)From a clinical observation to a living platform — built with purpose.
Dr. Chirag begins noticing a consistent pattern in his clinic — patients who could have been helped months earlier if access to care wasn't so difficult. The idea for Serenest begins to take shape.
As a clinician with no engineering background, Dr. Chirag begins learning to build — combining psychiatric expertise with technology to design a platform that reflects real clinical workflows, not just chat interfaces.
Serenest takes shape — built on compliance, clinical structure, and a deep respect for patient dignity. Every feature is designed with a real patient need in mind.
Serenest is live and helping patients across India access quality mental healthcare — from urban centres to towns that have never had a psychiatrist nearby.
A full ecosystem — expanded specialist network, multilingual support, mental health education, and a community platform. Serenest's work has only just begun.
Every person on the Serenest platform is committed to delivering clinical excellence with genuine compassion.
MBBS MD (Psychiatry). Specialist in general psychiatry, deaddiction, and complex mental health conditions. Based in Deesa, Gujarat.
MD Psychiatry. Expertise in anxiety, mood disorders, and perinatal mental health. 8 years of clinical experience.
M.Phil Clinical Psychology (RCI registered). Specialised in CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and adolescent mental health.
Whether you're seeking help or looking to provide it — Serenest is here for you.