Alena Kaldunski, LMFT

Alena Kaldunski is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master's degree in counseling and more than six years of experience in the mental health field. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, honoring that each person is the expert of their own story and bringing a strengths-based perspective to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions.

Her therapeutic style combines education and cognitive reframing to help clients explore values, assumptions, and patterns in a clear, non-judgmental conversation. By offering practical information alongside gentle shifts in perspective, she supports clients in building insight and new ways of coping with emotional and interpersonal concerns. Alena works with individuals, couples, and families on issues including parenting, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar management, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem.

Based in California, Alena uses evidence-informed techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and preferences. She aims to create an approachable, respectful space where clients can clarify priorities, practice new skills, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-Informed Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Alena frequently uses psychoeducation to help clients understand how stress, mood, and relationships affect daily life. This approach provides clear information and practical strategies so people can make informed choices about coping and change. She also applies cognitive reframing - guiding clients to examine and shift unhelpful thoughts - which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and open new ways of relating to others.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey, and Alena works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions as therapy progresses, checking in regularly to ensure the approach remains helpful and aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Alena is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, during work breaks, or while traveling within the therapist's service area, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to adapt frequency and format based on what supports the client best.