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Available both in-person and online
Aurora, CO 80010
You may appear successful, independent, or “high-functioning” on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or stuck in survival mode. Many of my clients are high-achieving adults, adolescents, athletes, and young professionals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, addiction recovery, identity stress, and major life transitions.
As a former Division I athlete and immigrant, I understand the pressure of performance, expectations, change, and constantly feeling like you need to hold everything together. Therapy with me is warm, honest, collaborative, and focused on meaningful long-term change, not just temporary coping skills.
Together, we’ll work to understand your patterns, process unresolved experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and help you reconnect with yourself in a healthier, more grounded way. I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.
Take the first step to help. Call or Aakanksha Punj now - (720) 817-3458

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Aurora, CO 80010

(720) 817-3458

Denver, CO 80239

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (720) 817-3458
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Aurora, CO 80010

(720) 817-3458

Denver, CO 80239

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Please reach out to confirm coverage and discuss options.
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Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
or call with questions - (720) 817-3458
"
Please reach out to confirm coverage and discuss options.
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Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
or call with questions - (720) 817-3458

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0020207 Aakanksha Punj
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Colorado, Denver, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: NMIT 0000518 / 2026
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I am also completing a Colorado-approved Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator training, which enhances my ability to support clients exploring holistic approaches in a safe, evidence-based way.
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
or call with questions - (720) 817-3458
"
I am also completing a Colorado-approved Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator training, which enhances my ability to support clients exploring holistic approaches in a safe, evidence-based way.
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
or call with questions - (720) 817-3458

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
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You will gain clarity, confidence, and tools to thrive in life.
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
or call with questions - (720) 817-3458
"
You will gain clarity, confidence, and tools to thrive in life.
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
or call with questions - (720) 817-3458

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Hindi

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Hindi

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (720) 817-3458
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Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (720) 817-3458

Location

Primary Location

Aurora, CO 80010

(720) 817-3458

Additional Location

Denver, CO 80239

(720) 817-3458
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (720) 817-3458
Photo of Aakanksha Punj, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Aakanksha Punj
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (720) 817-3458