Sherry Chowdhury, MHC-Limited Permit
Psychotherapist
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers & They/Them/Their
Hi! My name is Sherry (she/they), and it's lovely to virtually meet you! I am a born and raised New Yorker from Queens, and the child of Indian immigrants. Though I grew up in one of the most diverse and vibrant corners of the world, experiences like pursuing my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Bard College, a PWI, forced me to reconcile with and confront the ways systems of whiteness and classism kept me from embracing my truest and most authentic queer self. As a bisexual, genderqueer South Asian woman of color, I have the lived experience of realizing the strength and power of my individualized intersections that have forged the person I am today, and the person I continue to strive to be. The convergence of my lived experiences resulted in the blossoming of my passion for supporting marginalized folks as we navigate our way through a world that is not built for us, and doing so with a curious, compassionate, gentle approach.
My interests lie in working with queer and trans BIPOC who are looking to explore the ways that intersectional identities shape their lives, and with folks who want to move beyond mainstream, Western narratives of mental health and well-being. I work through anti-carceral, abolitionist, and anarchist lenses which inform my personal life, values, and the work I do with my clients. Together, we can explore questions such as how we define our "best self", and what societal structures may have impacted that idea? How do we move towards being more comfortable and vulnerable at the expense of shattering lifelong ideas of how we are meant to live? Are we comfortable extending compassion to ourselves the same way we might for others?
Additionally, I predominantly work with kids and teens, with a focus on exploring gender identity, sexuality, and neurodivergence, as well as helping parents navigate providing support and affirming their queer children. I’m committed to helping establish safe and comfortable spaces for children and families to process new, yet exciting, bouts of identity exploration! I also work with queer and gender expansive BIPOC young adults navigating systems of oppression.
I invite you to explore the possibilities that therapy can offer you, and the ways in which you could be offered new perspectives through a gentle, warm, and transformative lens.
Email: sherry@theqlective.com