- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Skills for anger
About Elia
Elia Calderon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, and related issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She spent much of her career in school settings supporting students ages 6 to 18, and she also has experience helping adults with relationship concerns, parenting strain, career pressure, and recovery after physical trauma or emotional abuse. That background informs how she talks through problems and structures sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside humanistic ideas. In practice that means noticing patterns of thinking, testing small behavior changes, and setting short practical goals. Sessions tend to focus on skills people can use between meetings to reduce reactivity and manage day-to-day stressors.
Elia describes her style as relaxed and down to earth. She avoids labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Conversations aim to be straightforward and useful rather than theoretical or jargon filled.
People who come for help with anger often work on communication habits, control issues, guilt, and resentment. She will talk through concrete steps for cooling down, repairing conflicts, and changing patterns that keep anger cycling.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Elia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes to reduce anger and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes short, practical goals and steps you can try between sessions to change patterns that keep problems repeating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to see which methods match their goals and daily life. Together they decide whether to focus on coping skills, communication practice, or brief goal-oriented work depending on what the client needs.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and to have shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They also allow work on real-life situations such as practicing communication or de-escalation techniques where they happen. The emphasis is on practical steps you can use between meetings, and on making sessions fit everyday life rather than reshaping daily routines entirely.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps people with anger linked to stress, relationship problems, control issues, guilt, and resentment. Other related concerns include anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside humanistic principles. Sessions are straightforward, skill-focused, and emphasize practical steps to manage reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a therapist, including substantial work in school settings with students ages 6 to 18 and experience treating adults.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.