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Elia Calderon, LMFT

California LMFT focused on family and trauma care
  • Family and marriage therapy
  • School-aged youth expertise
  • CBT and solution-focused

About Elia Calderon

Elia Calderon is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of professional experience. She has spent much of her career working in school settings with students aged 6 to 18, and she also brings experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns. Her work has included treating depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, career-related stress, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is relaxed, empathetic, and down to earth, and she approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She does not rely on stigmatizing labels and prefers to tailor conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. Elia integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic and solution-focused methods to create practical, personalized strategies for change.

Elia aims to support and empower people who are ready to pursue a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), she draws on years of experience in educational and clinical environments to help clients navigate life transitions, improve communication, manage stress and anger, and rebuild after grief or trauma.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elia Calderon have?

Elia Calderon has 12 years of experience.

Is Elia Calderon a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California under CA LMFT 103926.

In which languages does Elia Calderon provide therapy?

Elia provides therapy in English.

Where is Elia Calderon located?

Elia Calderon is located in California.

How can I work with Elia Calderon as my therapist?

You can work with Elia Calderon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elia Calderon work with international clients?

Elia Calderon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elia Calderon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Available Online

Elia Calderon uses evidence-based methods to help clients address specific problems and build practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. It is often helpful for people who want concrete tools to manage mood and daily functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and forward-looking strategies to create realistic, short-term goals and rapid progress. This approach can be especially useful for clients who want to clarify priorities, improve relationships, and find immediate, workable solutions to life challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Elia works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options, tailor techniques, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to access care from home, while fitting work, school, and family commitments. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and apply therapeutic strategies between sessions with support from a licensed professional.

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