Poonam Thadani, LMFT

Poonam Thadani is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She draws on four years of clinical experience to offer steady support during uncertain times, including midlife transitions and questions about life purpose.

Poonam creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they really think and feel. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, so people leave with clearer next steps rather than more worry.

Her work blends several therapy styles to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships affect current connections and trust. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports naming and working with strong feelings in relationships.

Poonam also brings elements of client-centered and existential approaches to help people find meaning and make values-based choices. She often uses short-term, focused strategies when a clear problem and goal are present, and more exploratory conversation when someone wants to examine life direction.

Sessions are conducted in English and Hindi for people located in California. The therapist encourages small, achievable steps and works collaboratively so each person leaves feeling a bit more capable and understood.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape how people relate now; online sessions can help identify patterns that affect trust and closeness. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment, offering acceptance and reflection so people can find their own answers and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors, using practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods together. This makes the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Session formats are not listed in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also allow continuing momentum between in-person appointments when that is helpful. A licensed professional will discuss which approach and session rhythm suit each person's life and goals.