Poonam Thadani

Poonam Thadani is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports people facing big life changes and those trying to regain motivation and confidence. Sessions are meant to be a calm space to talk and be heard without judgment.

She has four years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. That mix draws on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, existential questions, and client-centered care. In practice this means she helps clients notice patterns, try small experiments, and build clearer communication skills.

Poonam aims to keep therapy practical and understandable. People can expect gentle curiosity, straightforward feedback, and concrete tools to try between sessions. She often focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions and how small changes in thinking and behavior can ease daily stress.

Her work includes attention to issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, family of origin concerns, infidelity, guilt, and life purpose. She also supports people dealing with divorce or separation and those feeling isolated or stuck in midlife.

Sessions are offered in English and Hindi. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy button so clients can find a time that fits their routine.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help people notice relationship patterns and practice new ways of connecting and communicating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions clients can learn simple, practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change routines that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Goals might shift over time and the plan can change as progress is made.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making scheduling easier. Online meetings can also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, use screen-shared worksheets, or practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to suit the pace and style that feel most helpful.