Alena Kaldunski, LMFT

Therapist in California

Helping people build steadier self esteem

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6 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Practical skill focus
Collaborative conversation
Values-based work

About Alena

Alena Kaldunski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people strengthen self esteem and manage daily stressors. She speaks plain, directly, and works with clients to identify practical steps. Alena treats mood and life challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and career strain in a straightforward way.

She brings six years of experience in counseling and mental health therapy. Alena believes each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on. Sessions blend education with gentle reframing so clients can see new options and make different choices.

Her approach emphasizes clear conversation and teamwork. She helps clients name values, notice unhelpful thinking, and try new behaviors. The tone is non-judgmental and focused on what will work day to day.

Alena earned a Master’s degree in Counseling and holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential. She uses that background to guide practical, skill-focused sessions rather than technical jargon.

People come to her for help with stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, parenting, ADHD and managing life transitions. She also supports those facing bipolar disorder, anger, and the emotional effects of career change. The work aims to build clearer thinking and steadier self worth.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Alena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on learning skills and changing unhelpful thinking. One common approach she applies teaches practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as grounding, breathing, and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. These techniques help people gain quick, usable tools to lower daily distress.

Another strand of her work centers on reframing thoughts and values-focused conversation. This helps clients notice rigid or negative self-beliefs and try alternative interpretations that support healthier self esteem and decision making. That kind of work is useful for life transitions, career stress, and relationship struggles.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals and try approaches that match their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is seen, and the plan is reviewed collaboratively.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around daily responsibilities. Licensed professionals can guide which techniques will translate best to the format you choose.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alena help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, grief, and career issues, among other life challenges.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

Her style mixes teaching with reframing and open conversation to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience in counseling and mental health therapy.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.