Sanela Kalakovic, LP — Therapist in Michigan

Hi there, I'm Sanela!

I'm a trauma-informed therapist who helps teens and adults heal from PTSD, complex trauma, and relationship wounds in a way that feels steady, supportive, and collaborative. My goal is to help you feel safer in your body and more connected to yourself and others.

My focus

I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in old patterns because of past experiences. Many seem "fine" on the outside but feel disconnected or on edge inside. I help clients feel more grounded, understand their reactions, and move toward feeling safer and more like themselves again.

My approach

My approach is steady, collaborative, and trauma-informed. We move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing first on feeling grounded and supported. From there, we work together to understand your patterns, build practical tools, and create meaningful change over time.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, clear, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe to be honest. I offer gentle guidance and direct feedback when helpful, always pacing our conversations in a way that feels supportive and grounding.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this work through my own early experiences witnessing the impact of trauma, culture, and chronic stress on family relationships and emotional well-being. My path to becoming a psychologist was shaped by a desire to understand these patterns and help people heal, build stability, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

My goals for you

I help clients identify what they want to feel and experience differently, and then work together to set realistic, meaningful goals. Our work is paced and collaborative, focused on building stability, understanding patterns, and supporting lasting change that feels manageable and sustainable through the use of evidence-based techniques.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll talk about what brought you to therapy, your goals, and what feels hardest right now. I'll ask about your background and day-to-day life so we can understand your needs, build a plan that feels supportive, and decide together if we're a good fit.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 13 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sanela Kalakovic