Dr. Sonal Chowdhry, Psychologist

About me

Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things, but still getting stuck in the same old patterns? Many of my clients come to me feeling this way—as if there are unseen forces holding them back. My approach goes beyond surface-level fixes to explore the deeper, unconscious motivations shaping your life. Instead of just managing symptoms, we'll journey into the rich world of your psyche using powerful tools like Hypnotherapy and EMDR to uncover what's truly holding you back and create profound, lasting change.
My work is deeply rooted in depth psychology, a perspective I gained through my doctoral education at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I believe true healing comes from integrating all parts of ourselves—the conscious and the unconscious. This is why I combine evidence-based, solution-oriented therapies like CBT with more profound, transformative modalities. We can address your immediate concerns while also delving into the symbolic language of your psyche—exploring dreams, personal myths, and archetypes. This comprehensive approach offers the best of both worlds: a clear path for the challenges you face today, paired with a powerful journey of self-discovery that leads to long-term healing.
What you can expect from our work together is a warm, creative, and holistic partnership. We will not just talk about your issues; we will actively work to understand them at their root. Whether you are struggling with a specific trauma, chronic stress, or a general sense of being "stuck," our sessions will provide a safe space to explore and transform your experience.

My Approach

I collaborate with my clients to choose which modality is the best fit for them.

Attachment Based
Depth Psychology/ Psychoanalytic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused CBT
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Humanistic
Hypnotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Somatic

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Coping Skills
Stress Management
Anxiety
Depression
EMDR Therapy
Grief
Chronic Illness
Aging and Wellness
Women's Issues
Sleep Disorders


More About Me

Education: PsyD, Pacifica Graduate Institute
License: CP (Clinical Psychologist)
Ethnicity: South Asian
Gender: Cisgender Female
Languages: English and Hindi
Works with: Adults and Seniors

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

CA Psychologist 36094

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