Therapist profile
Alena Kaldunski, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 125697
- NPI1497108914
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- stress and anger
- relationship concerns
- practical reframing
About Alena
Alena Kaldunski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, ADHD, bipolar concerns, LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, self-esteem problems, career questions, and life transitions. Sessions are described as a cooperative effort focused on practical change.
Alena frames clients as the experts in their own stories. She combines teaching with gentle reframing to help people see patterns they might miss. Conversations are direct and interactive, and she aims to help people clarify values and assumptions that shape behavior.
Her approach uses education and reframing to build insight and new habits. That may look like learning specific ways to interrupt automatic reactions, practicing different responses, and revisiting what matters most to the client. She focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than long theory-heavy sessions.
In session she keeps things conversational and goal-oriented. She helps clients name what they want to change, test small experiments between sessions, and track what works. This pragmatic rhythm is intended to reduce overwhelm and make progress feel visible.
Alena speaks English and works from a strengths-based view that respects each person's lived experience. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details via the platform's matching process.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Alena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, teachable skills and cognitive shifts. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test more balanced alternatives, which can reduce the automatic escalation of anger or anxiety. Behavioral strategies include small experiments and rehearsal of different responses to everyday triggers, useful for rebuilding habits and reducing reactive behavior.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and preferences together and try methods that fit the person's life. Adjustments are expected over time so the plan stays practical and achievable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit into a work break, remove commute time, or make it easier to keep a consistent schedule. Phone or video can offer different practical benefits - for example, phone may be simpler when bandwidth is limited, while video supports visual cues during role practice. Talk with the clinician during the matching step to decide which option fits daily life best.
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Experience
6+ years
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California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends education with reframing and interactive conversation to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in counseling and mental health therapy.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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