- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- English and Hindi
About Punit
Punit Mahendru is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 16043) with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.
Over three decades she has helped people navigate changes such as separation, caregiving strain, and midlife shifts. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment questions, chronic illness and pain, and seasonal affective disorder. Her work includes support for communication problems, loneliness, social anxiety, and issues many women report facing.
Her approach draws on therapies that emphasize values, mindful attention, and workable skills. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques feature in sessions when breathing and present-moment practices can reduce stress.
Punit also uses Existential ideas to help people consider meaning and priorities after big changes. For relationship concerns she may use Imago Relationship Therapy to look at interaction patterns and improve how people relate to each other. These methods are brought together to match what each person needs.
She aims for straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. People can expect clear goals, short tools to practice between sessions, and a focus on what matters next rather than lengthy theory. To begin, the site questionnaire and scheduling steps guide a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Punit commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions even when difficult feelings remain. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses Mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity and bring attention to the present moment. These techniques can help with anxiety, stress, low mood, and life transitions by creating small practices people can use daily.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and situation. That discussion may change over time as needs shift and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, and keep continuity during life changes. Some formats are quicker for brief check-ins while others allow for longer conversation and practice work between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Punit helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or uncertain?
She uses practical therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try small changes. Mindfulness and existential discussion are added when helpful to clarify values and next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered as CA Psychologist 16043 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the stated region.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.