Clinical Psychotherapist

A Safe Space for your Healing & Growth

Welcome. I am Dr. Anindita Chowdhury, a clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience. I offer empathetic, evidence-based psychotherapeutic support designed to guide you through life's complex emotional, relationship, and transitional challenges.

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Meet Dr. Chowdhury

Compassionate Clinical Mental Health Care

I am a dedicated Clinical Psychologist, Relationship Therapist, and former Visiting Faculty in Behavioral Sciences at Amity University. Throughout my 17 years of clinical experience, I have developed a deeply patient-centered practice where healing is fostered through collaboration, safe environments, and personalized treatment plans.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and complex relational issues. My research background and academic qualifications ensure that my approaches are backed by clinical rigour, while my focus remains on building authentic human connections with my clients.

17+
Years Practice
PhD
Applied Psych
5k+
Sessions Held

Credentials & Education

A strong academic foundation combines clinical science with therapeutic art to deliver optimal mental health outcomes.

PhD in Applied Psychology

Rajabazar Science College, University of Calcutta (2012)

MA in Clinical Psychology

Delhi University (2007) - Focus on Research, Neuro-Psychology & CBT

UGC-NET Qualified & Academician

Certified Academic Expert & Former Lecturer of Behavioral Science to Graduate Students

Senior Consultant Psychologist

Senior Relationship Therapist & Clinical Consultant at Dr. Gupta's Clinic (since 2007)

Clinical Specializations

Tailored therapeutic interventions supporting individuals, couples, and families across diverse psychological needs.

Clinical Psychotherapy

Evidence-based treatment for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral concerns, helping you overcome chronic barriers and build functional coping strategies.

  • Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Stress
  • Depression & Mood Management
  • Procrastination & Focus Issues
  • Lack of Confidence & Self-Esteem

Marriage & Relationship Therapy

Dedicated marriage counselling and relationship therapy aimed at repairing bonds, rebuilding trust, and facilitating couples communication.

  • Marriage Counselling & Couples Therapy
  • Healing Attachment Wounds
  • Resolving Sexual Problems for Couples
  • Infertility Stress & Vaginismus Support

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Psychoanalytic and somatic-based trauma-informed therapy guiding clients through healing from early developmental, domestic, or physical trauma.

  • Childhood Trauma & Abuse Recovery
  • Domestic Violence & Grief Support
  • LGBTQ+ Existential & Transition Concerns
  • Psychodynamic Trauma Integration

Child & Family Therapy

Behavioral interventions and parenting support targeted at childhood development milestones and family communication adjustments.

  • ADHD Behavioral Therapy
  • Corrective Parenting Strategies
  • Youth Confidence & Peer Anxiety
  • Intergenerational Attachment Conflicts

Therapeutic Modalities

I employ a flexible, integrative approach, selecting the most effective modalities based on your unique context.

Cognitive & Rational Emotive Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) focus on identifying negative and self-defeating thought patterns. By actively disputing irrational beliefs, we replace them with constructive, realistic narratives.

  • Identify negative thoughts
  • Dispute irrational beliefs
  • Build action-oriented habits
  • Anxiety & depression relief
Cognitive Reframing Thoughts • Behaviors • Feelings

Dialectical Behavior & Mindfulness

Particularly effective for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and sexual dysfunction. Incorporating mindfulness training helps ground attention, cultivate emotional balance, and improve relational intimacy.

  • Emotional Regulation skills
  • Distress Tolerance training
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Mindfulness-based grounding
Mindfulness Grounding Presence & Non-judgment

Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Therapy

For healing deep-seated childhood trauma, processing past abuse, and dealing with personality struggles. We explore unconscious conflicts, formative experiences, and emotional defenses to build long-term psychological resilience.

  • Unconscious pattern resolution
  • Childhood trauma healing
  • Attachment style exploration
  • Long-term self-awareness
Deep Rooted Patterns Past Influences • Conscious Integration

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT encourages accepting thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. Through psychological flexibility and value-based goal setting, we focus on moving forward constructively in relationships and professional domains.

  • Cognitive Defusion
  • Emotional Acceptance
  • Values Clarification
  • Committed Action plans
Value-Led Commited Action Acceptance • Flexibility • Action

Free Wellness & Screener Tools

Explore these free, interactive clinical screening tools and somatic grounding guides designed to support your mental wellness journey. (100% Privacy Checked - No data is saved or sent to any server).

Generalized Anxiety Screener (GAD-7)

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Please select one option for each question.

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge?

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying?

3. Worrying too much about different things?

4. Trouble relaxing?

5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still?

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable?

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen?

Depression Severity Screener (PHQ-9)

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Please select one option for each question.

1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things?

2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?

3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?

4. Feeling tired or having little energy?

5. Poor appetite or overeating?

6. Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down?

7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television?

8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite — being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual?

9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way?

Somatic Grounding Guide (Box Breathing)

Use this rhythmic breathing bubble to calm your nervous system, lower your heart rate, and ground yourself in moments of panic, anxiety, or stress.

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Insights & Clinical Blogs

Explore articles, clinical reflections, and self-help strategies on trauma, relationship harmony, and mental resilience.

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Coming Soon...

Dr. Anindita Chowdhury is currently writing articles focused on healing childhood attachment wounds, managing workplace procrastination, overcoming sexual anxieties, and reclaiming confidence.

Stay tuned for regular updates!

Frequently Asked Questions

Important details on the therapeutic process, confidentiality, scheduling, and session structure.

The first session is a safe space for us to align. We will take a comprehensive history, discuss the challenges that brought you to therapy, and formulate a collaborative path forward with a preliminary treatment structure.
Yes, absolutely. Client confidentiality is the cornerstone of clinical practice. All diagnostic data, case files, session discussions, and contact details are bound by professional codes of ethics and privacy protocols.
Yes. I offer virtual counseling sessions via secure, encrypted video conference interfaces, as well as offline consultations at my Bhowanipore clinic in Kolkata.
Individual sessions are typically 50 minutes long. Relationship therapy or couple counseling sessions may extend to 60-75 minutes depending on the custom requirement.

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Clinic Address

3/1/5 Kedar Bose Lane,
Bhowanipore, Kolkata - 700025

Mobile Contact

+91 83350 40400

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*Psychiatric Emergency Disclaimer: If you are experiencing a severe, life-threatening psychiatric crisis, please contact local emergency medical services or a crisis helpline immediately.