- Attachment-aware
- Practical tools
- Speaks Hindi
About Poonam
Poonam Thadani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She speaks English and Hindi and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what feels hard right now.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens first, then works with each person to identify goals and small steps they can try between meetings. Work often focuses on understanding attachment patterns, improving communication, and building everyday coping skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood.
Poonam draws on several approaches and mixes them to fit what each person needs. That can mean using cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, emotion-focused work to name and process feelings, or attachment-based ideas to notice how past relationships shape present ones.
Her background includes four years of clinical experience in California. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and emphasizes clear, practical strategies rather than jargon. Sessions aim to leave people with specific tools they can use when life gets overwhelming.
Poonam also supports people managing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and family of origin concerns. She helps people explore guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions of life purpose while focusing on steps that feel doable in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches work in online care
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice attachment reactions and practice new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Client-centered therapy focuses on a warm, listening stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-trust and exploring values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce distress; it often includes simple exercises to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as work progresses and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone continue support during life transitions without rearranging their whole routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, caregiver stress, chronic pain and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with goal setting and skills to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed and practices in California.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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