Figuring out who you are and what you want can feel complicated when you’re surrounded by expectations from the people and world around you. You may find yourself questioning your decisions, putting pressure on yourself to get things right, or worrying about disappointing those closest to you. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling like you’re not good enough. You might also be navigating changes in friendships, relationships, school, work, or family and aren’t quite sure where you fit or what comes next.
In our work together, I provide a space away from all the outside noise so you can truly uncover what it is you desire for your life, while still honoring the cultural experiences that have shaped you. We can explore how your culture, family, relationships, and social expectations have shaped the way you see yourself and how you think your life should look. Together, we’ll work on understanding what you truly want while building skills to manage anxiety and stress, challenge perfectionism and self-doubt, and handle life changes with more ease.
My goal is to help you develop greater self-trust and confidence in your ability to make choices that feel authentic to you. In our work together, we can strengthen your boundaries, build healthier relationships, and develop clarity about who you are and what you want, so you can move through life with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Experience
My name is Rhea (pronounced: ree-uh) Chowdhary, and I’m passionate about supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationships, identity development, and major life transitions. I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where people can feel understood and supported as they explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. My approach is grounded in multicultural and feminist perspectives, with an emphasis on helping clients build self-trust, confidence, and stronger relationships with themselves and others.
Client Focus: Individuals (Adolescents, Adults)
Types of therapy: Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Issues:
Anxiety,
Depression,
Low Self-Esteem,
Perfectionism,
People-Pleasing,
Relationship Stress,
Identity Development,
and Life Transitions.
Specialties:
Setting & maintaining boundaries,
Navigating life transitions,
Improving communication skills, and
Increasing self-compassion.
More than just my work:
In my free time, I enjoy baking sweet treats, taking dance classes, watching TV shows/movies, going to concerts, and doing yoga.
Fun fact:
I’m really into football, and I’m a fan of the San Francisco 49ers.
