LMFT, 14 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello and welcome! I am a doctor of Psychology, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am located in California and have 14 years of experience in helping individuals navigate their emotional challenges through various evidence-based treatment methods. My goal is to empower you to understand yourself better, heal from past traumas, and improve your relationships, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
A key strength I bring as a therapist is my deep empathy and respect for each clients's unique experiences and feelings. This enables me to create a trusting and supportive environment where clients feel hear and valued.
Everyone is welcome and I will ensure that you are in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
I will use CBT to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to their emotional distress, equipping them with practical strategies to reframe their thinking and improve their overall mental well-being.
I will employ this method to concentrate on clients' strengths and resources, guiding them to envision their desired future and identify actionable steps to achieve their goals, thus fostering a sense of empowerment and hope.
I will utilize this method to address clients' interpersonal relationships and social functioning, helping them to improve communication skills and resolve conflicts, which can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I will implement TF CBT to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences while integrating cognitive and emotional coping strategies, ultimately promoting healing and resilience.
I will apply IFS to help clients explore their internal "parts" and the dynamics between them, fostering self-awareness and self-compassion, which can lead to greater emotional harmony and personal growth.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 22, 2025
Great experience!
March 7, 2025
Sessions have been good. Of course, I want to rush right in and discuss all the problems and figure out how to work on them and make things right. I know I have to be patient as Dr. Julie Kaluga is creating a foundation for better communication before we dive into the real problems. This makes sense and I know this will better help us along the way. So, I truly apprecaite this approach althogh some days are hard for me. It's teaching me how to manage my emotions.