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Puneet Kumta

LCSW

Puneet Kumta, LCSW

Therapist in California

Puneet is a LCSW therapist in California.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
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About Puneet

A short Maya Angelou quotation sits at the heart of Puneet Kumta's therapeutic approach, reminding others that the way people feel often matters most. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and brings professional social work training to her practice, with three years of post-licensure experience in California. Her work centers on helping people manage anxiety and stress, navigate relationship challenges, process trauma and grief, and adapt to major life changes.

Puneet draws on faith and her own journey of healing as sources of motivation in supporting others. As a survivor, she recognizes how unprocessed trauma can lead to isolation and a sense of disconnection, and she aims to meet clients with empathy, steadiness, and practical guidance. Her practice also attends to caregiver stress and women's issues, offering focused support for those balancing complex responsibilities and identity concerns.

She emphasizes conscious awareness and the possibility of change - helping clients notice and interrupt automatic thought patterns so they can rewrite unhelpful narratives and take steps toward lasting emotional progress. Puneet approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, ready to support individuals who want a compassionate, steady ally on their path to greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Puneet employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and stress. These skills-oriented methods teach practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving daily functioning, which can be useful for relationship struggles, mood concerns, and caregiver stress.

She also uses trauma-informed strategies aimed at helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and connection. These approaches emphasize gradual pacing, validation, and integration of personal strengths to support recovery from abuse, loss, or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Puneet works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients experiment with techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time to maximize benefit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or work. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively across remote formats to meet clients where they are.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Puneet Kumta have?

Puneet Kumta has 3 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker.

Is Puneet Kumta a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 123337.

In which languages does Puneet Kumta provide therapy?

Puneet provides therapy in English.

Where is Puneet Kumta located?

Puneet is located in California.

How can I work with Puneet Kumta as my therapist?

You can work with Puneet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Puneet Kumta work with international clients?

Puneet Kumta does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Puneet Kumta 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 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.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

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