Anisa Chowdhury, Resident in Counseling, Therapy in Richmond, Virginia

Anisa Chowdhury, Resident in Counseling, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults build practical skills to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful change. As a Counselor Associate with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for patients across Virginia, creating a supportive and affirming environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Anisa works with a wide range of mental health concerns, with particular experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, ADHD, and depression. She takes a collaborative approach to care, helping patients develop personalized strategies that align with their goals and values. Anisa is especially passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, and depression. She understands that these concerns can affect relationships, academic performance, work responsibilities, self-esteem, and overall well-being. By tailoring treatment to each person’s unique experiences, she helps clients identify patterns that may be holding them back while developing healthier coping skills and greater self-confidence. She also has experience supporting individuals with trauma-related concerns, eating disorders, gender identity exploration, and women’s issues, among other mental health needs. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Anisa believes effective therapy balances compassion with practical tools, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building skills that support lasting growth. She also works with members of the LGBTQ+ community and women, and she welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Outside of her clinical work, Anisa enjoys watching television series and movies, particularly sci-fi, fantasy, and thriller genres.