Sneha Punukollu, MA

Sneha Punukollu, MA

Practicum Marriage & Family Therapist

Approaches to Therapy

Sneha is an empathetic and collaborative therapist committed to creating a warm and supportive environment where clients of all ages—individuals, couples, children, and families—feel at ease and empowered to express themselves without fear of judgment. As an integrative systemic therapist, she utilizes a fusion of therapeutic modalities to tailor interventions to the specific needs of each client. Her goal is to facilitate clients in realizing their envisioned personal growth, cultivating fulfilling relationships, and navigating complex family dynamics with greater understanding and harmony. By identifying and addressing constraints, Sneha strives to help clients to achieve their desired realities. She believes that every individual, couple, and family system possesses inherent qualities and strengths capable of overcoming a myriad of challenges and she is dedicated to guiding each of her clients on their therapeutic journeys with patience and compassion.

Treatment Focus

  • Attachment & Relationship issues
  • Communication Issues
  • Familial Dysfunction
  • Marital Issues
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Intimacy
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem and Self-worth
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma

Theoretical Orientation

Integrative Approach: Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT and DBT

Favorite Quote

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
– C.S. Lewis

Hobbies

Reading, Singing, Piano, Cooking

Brief Bio

Sneha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern California and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University. As a diligent student therapist, she is consistently expanding her knowledge with the latest therapeutic techniques, gearing up to support individuals, couples, and families. She has worked professionally on the administrative side of therapy, and she has volunteered as a counselor for The National Suicide Prevention Hotline, aiding individuals in crisis in real time. As an immigrant to the U.S., Sneha possesses a genuine passion for working with diverse populations. She actively strives to diminish the stigma surrounding mental health, creating an inclusive and supportive space for everyone she serves.

Practicum Marriage & Family Therapist

Approaches to Therapy

Sneha is an empathetic and collaborative therapist committed to creating a warm and supportive environment where clients of all ages—individuals, couples, children, and families—feel at ease and empowered to express themselves without fear of judgment. As an integrative systemic therapist, she utilizes a fusion of therapeutic modalities to tailor interventions to the specific needs of each client. Her goal is to facilitate clients in realizing their envisioned personal growth, cultivating fulfilling relationships, and navigating complex family dynamics with greater understanding and harmony. By identifying and addressing constraints, Sneha strives to help clients to achieve their desired realities. She believes that every individual, couple, and family system possesses inherent qualities and strengths capable of overcoming a myriad of challenges and she is dedicated to guiding each of her clients on their therapeutic journeys with patience and compassion.

Treatment Focus

  • Attachment & Relationship issues
  • Communication Issues
  • Familial Dysfunction
  • Marital Issues
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Intimacy
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem and Self-worth
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma

Theoretical Orientation

Integrative Approach: Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT and DBT

Favorite Quote

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”- Wayne Dyer

Hobbies

Reading, Singing, Piano, Cooking

Brief Bio

Sneha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern California and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University. As a diligent student therapist, she is consistently expanding her knowledge with the latest therapeutic techniques, gearing up to support individuals, couples, and families. She has worked professionally on the administrative side of therapy, and she has volunteered as a counselor for The National Suicide Prevention Hotline, aiding individuals in crisis in real time. As an immigrant to the U.S., Sneha possesses a genuine passion for working with diverse populations. She actively strives to diminish the stigma surrounding mental health, creating an inclusive and supportive space for everyone she serves.