Avni Panchal, LCSW

Over the last decade, my career has spanned both the public and private sectors. From being a public social worker, supervisor, mentor and coach, to becoming a personal therapist, trainer, lecturer, and clinical advisor/consultant for corporations in tech. Through every role, I strive to create both brave and safe space that is non-judgmental and strength-based, for thoughts and feelings to be openly shared.

My mission is to help people recognize their inner strength and practice self love, as it is the key for living an authentic and thriving life. Despite our situation, with support and guidance, we all have the ability to persevere and be resilient. Regardless of our gender, sexual orientation, age, education, race/ethnicity, immigration, socioeconomic and relationship status, asking for help and letting someone in can feel vulnerable. We’re programmed to believe that we have to figure things out on our own and if we have to ask for help then maybe we didn’t succeed. I’m here to tell you seeking support is showing self love and often we realize we don’t have to do this on our own. Asking for help is a form of strength. 

In both my personal and professional life, I’ve recognized that asking for help is courageous and often allows me to see that I’m not alone. Being vulnerable is being brave because I show up in my authenticity which can often feel scary. When we let someone in, it’s powerful and we allow ourselves the opportunity to grow and to heal. 

Together, we can help you get to a place where there is less self-doubt and judgement and more compassion, self love and strength so you can live an authentic and thriving life.

Education & Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California (LCSW 73399) | September 2016

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Michigan (LCSW 6801109540) | May 2021

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Nevada (LCSW 9402-C) | June 2021

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kentucky (LCSW 257076) | July 2022

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New Jersey (LCSW 44SC06156100) | December 2022

Pupils Personnel Services Credential | October 2013

Masters in Social Work, University of California, Berkeley | May 2011

Bachelors in Psychology, Minors in Child Development, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo | June 2009


Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) | June 2021