Empowering you to lead a life of
healing, growth, and joy

Psychotherapy for adults across the lifespan
Poorni Otilingam Lindenfeld, PhD, MPH (she/her)

 
therapy in California
 

Compassionate Psychotherapy
in California

Whether you’re new to therapy or familiar with the process, I’m glad you’re here! Looking into therapy for yourself takes immeasurable courage. 

Your strength is an essential component of our work together because my practice is built on respect and collaboration. I use evidence-based approaches and I ensure that creativity, joy, and hope are woven into our sessions. 

I provide evidence-based psychotherapy to adults across the lifespan located in California. Sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video calls.

If you are an adult or older adult seeking therapy in California, please reach out today to schedule a free consultation.

 
 

What Concerns Can Therapy Help You With?

Evidence-based therapy can address various challenges you’re facing, such as…

How To Get Started

  • Reach Out

    Complete the brief contact form or call (650) 246-9902 to leave a confidential voicemail. I will respond within 2 business days to schedule a consultation.

  • Attend a Phone Consultation

    During this free 20-minute phone consultation, we can determine if my therapeutic services are a good fit for you. We'll then schedule your first session.

  • Begin Therapy

    Your first appointment and the following 1-2 sessions will include a comprehensive intake. We'll work together to identify your goals and create an individualized treatment plan with an estimated timeline of services.

 
 

Treatment Approaches

I use an integrated approach that pulls from evidence-based psychotherapies. In a nutshell, this means I utilize forms of talk therapy that research has shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. Your unique needs and goals will guide how we tailor treatment.

Throughout therapy, we may identify the need to complete skills practice, symptom monitoring, exercises, and suggested readings. These help extend and deepen your therapeutic gains between sessions. As you reach your goals, I'll collaborate with you to determine next steps.

Psychotherapies Used

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Exposure and Response Prevention

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions 

    – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

    – Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Interpersonal Therapy

  • Reminiscence Therapy

  • Life Review Therapy 

Your courage is seen.

To get started, please leave a voicemail at (650) 246-9902 or complete the form below.

I will respond within 2 business days to schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation.