Aakanksha Punj
Licensed counselor for high-achieving clients
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About
Aakanksha Punj works with people who may look successful and independent on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. She often supports professionals, high achievers, athletes, and others navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, addiction recovery, relationship difficulties, identity questions, and major life transitions.
As a former Division I athlete and an immigrant, she brings personal insight into the pressures of performance, change, and the expectation to always hold everything together. That lived experience informs a therapeutic style that is warm, collaborative, and direct, creating a space where clients can feel supported while also making measurable progress.
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), which indicates formal clinical training and state licensure to provide counseling. In sessions, she and the client explore recurring patterns that contribute to feeling stuck, process unresolved experiences, and build emotional regulation skills. Her work emphasizes helping clients reconnect with themselves in healthier, more grounded ways.
Aakanksha tailors evidence-based techniques to each person’s needs and priorities, aiming to foster lasting change rather than only managing symptoms.
As a former Division I athlete and an immigrant, she brings personal insight into the pressures of performance, change, and the expectation to always hold everything together. That lived experience informs a therapeutic style that is warm, collaborative, and direct, creating a space where clients can feel supported while also making measurable progress.
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), which indicates formal clinical training and state licensure to provide counseling. In sessions, she and the client explore recurring patterns that contribute to feeling stuck, process unresolved experiences, and build emotional regulation skills. Her work emphasizes helping clients reconnect with themselves in healthier, more grounded ways.
Aakanksha tailors evidence-based techniques to each person’s needs and priorities, aiming to foster lasting change rather than only managing symptoms.
- Location:
- Colorado, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Dependent personality, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Multicultural concerns, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CO LPC LPC.0020207
- NPI Number: 1801547781
- License: LPC (Colorado)
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Aakanksha uses skills-based interventions that teach practical tools for emotional regulation and stress management. These techniques focus on building concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage overwhelm, and improve day-to-day functioning for busy professionals and high achievers.She also offers trauma-informed processing to help people work through unresolved experiences and the ways those experiences continue to affect relationships, identity, and coping. This approach emphasizes pacing, safety, and gradual integration of difficult memories or feelings.
For clients dealing with addiction or recovery concerns, she incorporates recovery-oriented planning that supports relapse prevention, healthier routines, and strategies to rebuild meaningful connections and purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Aakanksha collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure the best match.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals when in-person care is not practical.
How much experience does Aakanksha Punj have?
Aakanksha Punj has 6 years of experience.
Is Aakanksha Punj a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: CO LPC LPC.0020207.
In which languages does Aakanksha Punj provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Aakanksha Punj located?
She is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Aakanksha Punj as my therapist?
You can work with Aakanksha Punj through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Aakanksha Punj work with international clients?
Aakanksha Punj does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Aakanksha Punj cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.