- 30 years experience
- California psychologist
- English and Hindi
About Punit
Punit Mahendru is a California licensed psychologist with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her approach aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who may be unsure where to begin.
She treats conversations as practical collaboration. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She speaks English and Hindi, and she adapts language and pace to what feels most helpful for the individual.
Punit draws on several therapy methods to address thoughts, actions, and meaning in life. She uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful patterns, set small achievable goals, and try out new ways of coping. She also brings attention to values and purpose when clients are facing transitions or midlife questions.
In relationship concerns she uses approaches that focus on communication and how partners influence one another. For people facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, or life disruptions, she aims to balance practical problem solving with attention to emotional impact. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and isolation.
Punit emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. She tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s needs. To begin, she encourages the small act of reaching out as the first step toward clearer thinking and steadier coping.
She treats conversations as practical collaboration. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She speaks English and Hindi, and she adapts language and pace to what feels most helpful for the individual.
Punit draws on several therapy methods to address thoughts, actions, and meaning in life. She uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful patterns, set small achievable goals, and try out new ways of coping. She also brings attention to values and purpose when clients are facing transitions or midlife questions.
In relationship concerns she uses approaches that focus on communication and how partners influence one another. For people facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, or life disruptions, she aims to balance practical problem solving with attention to emotional impact. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and isolation.
Punit emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. She tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s needs. To begin, she encourages the small act of reaching out as the first step toward clearer thinking and steadier coping.