Avni Panchal (she/her/hers)

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression can make everyday life a struggle, and asking for help can feel intimidating. But you don’t have to face this alone. As your therapist, I’ll create a safe space to explore your unique experiences and work with you on practical strategies to manage anxiety and depression. Together, we’ll build resilience and help you lead a balanced, authentic life. Let’s take the first step toward healing, together.

As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of navigating a new culture while holding on to your roots. The pressures of acculturation, societal expectations, and family dynamics can feel overwhelming, leaving you with stress and a sense of not quite fitting in. In our work together, I’ll help you explore these challenges in a safe, compassionate space, building confidence and resilience. We’ll find healthy ways to manage anxiety, so you can thrive while staying true to yourself.

Therapy is one major way to have personal growth. Whether you want to tackle past trauma, manage present challenges or work on figuring a future that works for you, therapy can help. I do not come with an agenda, and I make sure we discuss what would be most important for you in the session. My approach is strength-based and client centered putting you in the driver’s seat. Together, we will work on your goals that leads to a fulfilling and thriving life.

ACT is an empirically-based intervention that combines mindfulness and acceptance. The goal is to notice the feelings that may come rather than eliminating the difficult feelings. The first step to change is bringing awareness to what you're feeling. Together we can find ways to cope with any negative feelings and find healthy ways to manage them.

Feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts, anxiety, or past trauma? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you transform your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, improving your emotional well-being and guiding you toward healthier coping strategies. I can support you in identifying and overcoming limiting thoughts and beliefs. Together, we’ll cultivate a balanced mindset and equip you with practical tools to face life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.

Unlock Emotional Healing with DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines CBT techniques with mindfulness, acceptance, and distress tolerance to help you manage anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and substance use. DBT provides practical tools to cope with difficult emotions and navigate life’s challenges with balance and confidence. This evidence-based approach helps you regulate emotions, improve relationships, and lead a more fulfilling life. Take control of your emotional well-being with DBT.

Struggling to connect in your relationships? We all face challenges when it comes to love and communication. Whether it’s expressing needs, being vulnerable, or resolving conflict, many of us were never taught how to navigate these complexities. You’re not alone in this journey, and I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll explore your relationship dynamics and work toward healthier, more fulfilling connections. Take the first step toward thriving relationships today.

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is evidence-based intervention supporting individuals with reprocessing past stories, trauma and events so we can develop healthy coping strategies. EMDR is used for wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. As your therapist, I will support you step by step with the EMDR process. We will take time to learn a few techniques before we start a full EMDR session so you feel equipped in this process.