- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Career concerns
About Aakanksha
Aakanksha Punj is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Colorado with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and career concerns. Her background as a former Division I athlete and an immigrant shapes how she understands pressure, performance, and change.
She sees many clients who present as high-achieving yet feel overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted beneath the surface. Common issues she addresses include burnout, recovery from substance or process addictions, identity questions, and major life transitions. Young adult issues are listed among her focus areas and are part of the kinds of concerns she helps people navigate.
In sessions she takes a direct and collaborative approach. She and the client look at recurring patterns that keep someone stuck and work through unresolved experiences. She also focuses on developing emotional regulation skills and practical ways to manage day-to-day stress.
Aakanksha adapts evidence-based therapeutic techniques to each person’s needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan. The work can include skill practice, reflection, and planning for concrete changes outside sessions. People often come for help with career stress, relationship strain, and regaining a steadier emotional baseline.
Her experience includes supporting clients through addiction recovery, attachment and adoption concerns, immigration-related stress, and multicultural issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Aakanksha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to what each person needs. One common method focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior; this involves noticing triggers, testing new responses, and practicing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and impulsivity. Another approach centers on emotional regulation skills such as grounding, breath work, and step-by-step distress management to help with overwhelming feelings and relapse prevention in addiction recovery.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to find practical tools the client can use between sessions as well as topics to explore during meetings.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help when someone needs a quieter setting or lower bandwidth options that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to match life demands while keeping attention on measurable steps toward the client's goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career concerns. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, processing experiences, and building practical emotional regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people facing burnout, addiction recovery, identity questions, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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