Belong
ADULT, CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Serving Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, West Virginia, & California
Meet Dr. Sara Chowdhury
ADULT, CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Board Certified Psychiatrist
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Welcome to your journey towards wellbeing. My goal is to provide tailored care to each individual's needs. I want to foster a therapeutic environment where you belong regardless of the path you took to get here.
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Growing up and working in different cultures and settings has allowed me to appreciate the various experiences, views and values people come with. Here at Belong, I want to celebrate those differences and work together for better mindful health.
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My education has taken me to the states of Virginia, West Virginia and California. I went to Virginia Tech for my undergraduate studies where I double majored in Biology and Economics. I then went on to do medical school and Adult Psychiatry Residency in West Virginia University. Afterwards, I joined Stanford University to do my Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship including a year of serving as Chief Fellow.
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I provide services in English and Bangla. During my free time, I love spending time with my family including my golden retriever.
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I cannot wait to meet you!
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Why See a Medical Doctor, MD Psychiatrist?
Navigating the world of mental health can be confusing. It can seem like there are many people out there stating they provide mental health care. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who goes through medical school, residency and often fellowship training. A MD psychiatrist is the highest level of training available to provide mental health care. When you are seeking care as important as mental health for you or your child, you want the highest trained specialist out there.
Depression
This is a common challenge one may face. Feeling sad, having loss of interest or motivation, changes in your sleep, appetite, energy can all be signs of depression. Good news is, depression is treatable. Dr. Chowdhury can work with you to find a treatment best suited for your unique needs.
Anxiety
There are many different types and causes of anxiety. Anxiety can be experienced in a generalized manner, around specific triggers and may or may not include panic attacks. Dr. Chowdhury will work with you to figure out how you experience anxiety as an individual and then move forward with a treatment plan.
Trauma
Whether you have experienced trauma directly or witnessed something traumatic, this can be a very difficult experience to navigate. If you often relive the trauma, your mood is low, or your daily life has been affected by the experience, Dr. Chowdhury can work with you on a treatment plan which may or may not include medications.
Women's Health
As a woman herself and having worked with women from various socioeconomic backgrounds, Dr. Chowdhury understands the unique challenges women experience. It can be difficult to transition through all the roles women often have and Dr. Chowdhury is here to be a part of that journey.
Young Adults
Transitioning into adulthood is both exciting and difficult. Dr. Chowdhury enjoys working with this age group and working through the challenges adulthood can bring.