Emely Calderon, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Emely!

I'm glad you're here. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a collaborative and supportive partnership.

My focus

I support clients coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, offering tools and support for them to thrive.

My approach

My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to each person's needs. I draw from evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused therapy, and Motivational interviewing to help clients gain tools, insight, and confidence as they work towards their goal.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, creating space for clients to feel heard and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist grew out of a desire to create a safe, supportive space for people to feel seen and understood. Through my work with individuals and families, I've witnessed the incredible strength people hold even in difficult times, and it continues to inspire me in my practice today.

My goals for you

My role is to help clients reach their goals by identifying their strengths, providing practical tools, and working together to create achievable steps toward lasting change.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll take time to get to know each other and discuss what brought you to therapy. I'll invite you to share your goals and concerns at your own pace, and together we'll begin to create a plan that feels supportive and achievable.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo (Cigna)

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Emely Calderon