- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Poonam
Poonam Thadani is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are under stress, dealing with anxiety or depression, unsure about relationships, or facing shifts in life direction such as a midlife change or questions about life purpose.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns in relationships and behavior, and trying small changes to test what helps. Poonam uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and attachment-focused approaches to make sense of recurring difficulties.
Her method mixes client-centered listening with directed approaches when needed. That means she listens for what matters to the client, and then introduces methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts or repair connection in close relationships. Emotionally-focused techniques are used when the goal is to deepen understanding of feelings between partners or within oneself.
Poonam also pays attention to life circumstances that affect mental and physical health, such as caregiving demands, chronic illness, or the stress of separation and divorce. She will work with clients on communication problems, codependency patterns, and rebuilding confidence after loss or betrayal.
She offers therapy in English and Hindi and practises in California. People considering starting simply complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their situation.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. Online sessions can be used to notice interaction styles, practice new ways of relating, and reflect on what feels safe or threatening in relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions clients often learn how to spot unhelpful thoughts, test them with small experiments, and build new habits that reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to what has or hasn't helped in the past, and suggest approaches that fit the client's needs and preferences. Decisions about method are collaborative and can be adjusted as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy lives because they remove travel time, make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, or let someone use audio only when bandwidth is limited. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what works best for pacing and follow-up between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes including midlife questions and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She combines listening with practical techniques. Conversations identify patterns, then small behavioral or thinking changes are tried to see what improves daily functioning.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, motivation, and coping after life changes.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.