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Gunjani Patel-Oza, LPCC, LMHC

Compassionate therapy focused on real-life change

17 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Gunjani

Gunjani Patel-Oza is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, compassionate care. She holds LPCC and LMHC licensure and brings 17 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, sleep, and life changes. She speaks English and works with people from California and internationally.

Her approach is flexible and based on listening first. She builds a plan that fits each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

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Background and approach

Sessions aim to be straightforward and actionable so people leave with clear next steps. Gunjani uses a mix of approaches to address trauma, panic, and attachment concerns. She helps people work through phobias, panic attacks, dissociation, and the effects of past abuse.

She also supports those dealing with postpartum depression, compassion fatigue, and feelings of guilt or shame. Relationship topics often focus on communication, control issues, forgiveness, and separation. She offers coaching-style support for life purpose, confidence, and executive concerns alongside traditional therapy work.

Her style is warm and direct, with attention to building emotional safety and stronger patterns in daily life. To begin, she encourages a simple first step: reach out, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first conversation. That first session is used to set goals and decide on practical tools and pacing.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward things that matter to them. It focuses on values and small actions so anxiety or fear has less control over daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect present reactions and patterns. It helps people understand their needs in relationships and practice new ways of connecting and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gunjani collaborates with clients to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time, checking in about what helps and what needs changing so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls suit deeper, face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, coaching-style support, or stepped progress between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Gunjani works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and relationship concerns. She also helps with trauma-related issues, phobias, panic attacks, and life changes.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to create practical, goal-focused sessions.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 17 years of professional experience in counseling and coaching contexts. That background includes work with trauma, relationship issues, and executive coaching.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is licensed as an LPCC and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with licensure noted in California and Florida. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy here?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
California, Florida
Languages
English

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