- Relationship focus
- Evidence-informed methods
- Speaks Hindi
About Poonam
Poonam Thadani is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports clients facing life changes and those looking for clearer direction and motivation. She speaks English and Hindi and practices in California.
Thadani creates a warm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and patterns, and on making small, practical changes that fit daily life. She aims to empower people to take manageable steps toward feeling better.
Her work blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports clearer emotional expression between people.
With four years of professional experience, Thadani integrates short-term and solution-focused tools when they fit the client’s goals. She pays attention to issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses infidelity, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or purposelessness.
People who choose her work can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. She encourages practical exercises and gentle exploration of emotions. The focus is on usable strategies and insight that help people move forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online work can help people notice those patterns and try new ways of relating in day-to-day interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical steps to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapts techniques over time. Clients and therapist check in together about what is working and change direction as needed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping continuity when life is hectic. Some people find online sessions easier to attend around work or caregiving responsibilities, or useful for shorter check-ins. The available session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to see what will fit your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, and life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, family of origin issues, and midlife concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with techniques from several therapies to help people name emotions and try small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential and location information is available?
She holds an LMFT credential, which is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the therapist's available session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.