LMFT, 7 years of experience
Let's be real, life can get messy. Especially when you've been carrying things for so long that you barely notice the weight anymore. Maybe it's that loud, complicated family energy, the subtle (or not-so-subtle) shame from childhood, or the constant tug-of-war between who you are and who you were expected to be. Whatever it is, you don't have to keep dragging it around. We can unpack it, sort it out, and leave what no longer serves you right at the curb. I'm Kalena, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 7+ years of experience helping people stop pretending they're fine and start doing the deeper healing work. I specialize in unpacking dysfunctional family dynamics, emotional neglect, and all the sneaky ways the past keeps showing up in the present. I've done this work myself. I show up as someone who's been through it, healed through it, and now helps others do the same. That experience grounds my approach. I meet you with empathy, honesty, and zero judgment. I know what it means to break cycles, redefine freedom on your own terms, and carve a path that actually feels aligned. And I want the same for you. Working with me means no fluff, just honest, empowering conversations that help you understand yourself, heal, take practical steps forward, reconnect with your power, and start creating a life that actually feels like yours. I believe healing isn't about fixing yourself. It's about returning to who you were before life convinced you that you weren't enough. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, family boundaries, identity issues, or just feeling stuck, I got you. Let's figure this out together.
Our first session is all about getting to know you. It’s an intake session where I’ll ask questions about your background, current challenges, and what brought you to therapy. Think of it as laying the groundwork. I want to understand what you’re dealing with, what’s been weighing on you, and how I can best support you moving forward. No pressure to have it all figured out, just come as you are, and we’ll take it from there.
With over 7 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families, I’ve developed a clear and effective approach to helping clients identify the root causes of their challenges whether they’re personal, relational, or generational. One of my greatest strengths is the ability to see the bigger picture while also guiding clients toward practical steps that lead to real, measurable progress. I specialize in supporting clients through: Family therapy Trauma Breaking generational patterns Depression and low self-esteem Anxiety and stress Women’s issues Building healthy coping skills
I enjoy working with people who are motivated and ready to gain insight, increase self-awareness, and face hard truths in order to create meaningful change. My ideal clients are consistent, open, and willing to show up and do the work, even when it’s uncomfortable. I’m here to support you, but real growth requires your active participation.
My approach is grounded in helping you connect the dots between your past and your present. We’ll use your early experiences and family dynamics as a foundation to understand how unresolved issues may still be showing up in your life—whether through anxiety, relationship patterns, self-doubt, or emotional blocks. The goal is to break through those barriers so you can reconnect with your most authentic, empowered self.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 18, 2025
Kalena helped me grow in ways I didn’t think were possible. She helped me work through childhood trauma and boundary skills. With that she also provided me with tools to continue to grow and be better. Im extremely thankful and excited to continue this journey.
July 12, 2025
Always professional and easy to talk to.
May 17, 2025
I enjoy her advice it has truly made me see things differently and it’s making me have a different perspective of things in my life. So thanks Miss. Terry for everything.