Aakanksha Punj, LPC
About me
You may appear successful, independent, and high-functioning on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Many of my clients are professionals, high achievers, athletes, and individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, addiction recovery, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life transitions.
As a former Division I athlete and immigrant, I understand the pressure of performance, expectations, change, and the feeling that you always need to hold everything together. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct, creating a space where you can feel supported while also making meaningful progress.
Together, we will explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, process unresolved experiences, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and help you reconnect with yourself in a healthier and more grounded way. I tailor evidence-based approaches to your unique needs, helping you build lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Women's issues, Young adult issues
License information
CO LPC LPC.0020207