Poonam Thadani, LMFT

Poonam Thadani, LMFT, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers steady support as people work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, doable changes that bring relief. She encourages clients to name difficult emotions and to try new ways of responding to stressful situations.

Poonam uses an integrative approach that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered work among other methods. That mix lets her tailor sessions to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method.

In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. For relationship concerns she looks at how past attachment experiences shape current reactions and patterns. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and identity questions that show up in midlife.

She has four years of professional experience and practices in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and can focus on practical skills, problem-solving, and rebuilding resources for daily life.

How attachment and CBT translate to online therapy

CBT helps identify thought patterns that make feelings worse and then tests small behavioral changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms and improve daily routines.

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions in close relationships. Online sessions can explore those patterns and practice new interaction strategies for better communication and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to try first, adjust techniques as needed, and set goals together based on what matters most to the client.

Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for role-play and feedback, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or health needs.