Ekata Telehealth
Accepting New Patients • Virtual Care
Medication Management & Psychotherapy

Care that speaks your language.

Full psychiatric evaluations, supportive therapy, and collaborative prescribing in clear, everyday English.
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Dr. Alina Punel, DNP, PMHNP-BC, smiling warmly in a tan blazer
Dr. Alina Punel, DNP, PMHNP-BCDoctoral-Prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Meet Dr. Punel

Warm, unhurried care shaped around your story.

“Growing up within South Asian culture brings beautiful traditions alongside heavy expectations. I help you untangle intergenerational pressures and build self-worth without compromising who you are.”

My years across the healthcare field taught me that mental health is inseparable from your whole well-being. Whether this is your first visit or a fresh start, we move at your pace in a validating, judgment-free space aligned with your values.

Qualifications & Training

Board Certified
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Texas Christian University (TCU)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)North Dakota State University (NDSU)
  • PMHNP-BC CertificationAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • 2+ Years Clinical ExperienceVirtual psychiatry & psychotherapy
Areas of Support

When carrying it all starts to feel heavy.

Most people don’t fit into a single category—we address your whole picture together.

Depression & Low Mood

Feeling drained, numb, disconnected, or losing energy for what used to matter.

Anxiety & Racing Thoughts

Constant worry, restlessness, panic, or masking overwhelm through the day.

Grief & Life Transitions

Navigating bereavement, major life changes, or grieving a loss far from home.

Stress & Burnout

Exhaustion from relentless career, academic, caregiving, or family responsibilities.

Cultural & Identity Stress

Balancing life between cultures, bicultural identity, and intergenerational expectations.

Conservative Prescribing

Evidence-based medication options paired thoughtfully with supportive talk therapy.

How It Works

From question to first visit—without phone tag.

Our first session is a calm conversation where we discuss what brought you in and map out a collaborative plan together.

1

Verify Cost & Pick a Time

Check your insurance copay or self-pay rate upfront and choose an open slot.

2

Complete Digital Intake

Sign brief, HIPAA-secure forms privately on your phone, iPad, or computer—no waiting rooms.

3

Meet 1-on-1 by Video

Join your secure video link from any private space for an unhurried evaluation.

In a mental health crisis? Call or text 988 (24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or dial 911. This virtual practice does not provide emergency care.
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Ready when you are.

Take the first step in the language that feels like home.

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