- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
- Values work
About Julia
Dr. Julia Kaluga is a Doctor of Psychology and a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical work. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Her practice also addresses grief, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, and anger.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than long theory talks. She uses exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and on dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation skills.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening day to day. Julia aims to identify patterns that keep problems going and to teach concrete skills for handling strong emotions. Work can include short skills practice, values-based goal setting, and behavioral experiments to try outside sessions.
She has experience with LGBTQ concerns, parenting stress, first responder issues, aging and geriatric matters, and immigration-related distress. Julia also supports people dealing with infidelity, jealousy, hoarding, phobias, and postpartum depression.
Sessions are conducted in English and Russian. The intake process starts with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment so practical steps can begin quickly.
How clinical approaches translate to online work
Many of her core methods adapt well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it usually involves short homework tasks and in-session skills practice that transfer easily to online work. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and stress, with brief guided exercises that clients can do between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on clarifying values and taking committed action, which often looks like setting small real-world goals and reviewing progress together.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust them over time based on what feels useful for the client.
The site notes how to request sessions, but confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Some techniques translate well to brief video or phone conversations, and homework or skills practice can be assigned between meetings to keep momentum.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and DBT techniques to teach emotion regulation and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Doctor of Psychology and a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.