Poonam Thadani

Collaborative, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Hindi

About Poonam

Poonam Thadani is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on four years of clinical experience to support clients who want to build coping skills, improve communication, and regain motivation during difficult periods. Thadani creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly.

Her work is integrative and tailored to each person, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with attachment-informed perspectives and client-centered techniques to address patterns that contribute to distress. She also uses elements of emotionally-focused and existential approaches when they fit the goals of treatment.

Clients can expect collaborative care aimed at developing practical strategies, increasing self-understanding, and strengthening relationships with themselves and others. Thadani emphasizes empowerment and supports clients as they take steps toward clearer priorities, healthier patterns, and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating; it helps people understand emotional needs, repair ruptures, and build more stable connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and the client's own strengths to guide growth and decision making.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and challenges, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to participate, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home. Licensed professionals can adapt the described approaches to these formats to help clients build skills and insight in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Poonam commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related topics like attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach is integrative and collaborative, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to tailor work to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings four years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relational difficulties.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in California with licence number CA LMFT 157374.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and Hindi, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Hindi