Sanela Kalakovic, MI Psychologist 6301019725

Sanela Kalakovic is a licensed clinical psychologist who focuses on the ways trauma shapes mood, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem. She centers her work on understanding the impact of traumatic experiences and helping people regain a sense of stability and agency. Using proven, evidence-based techniques, she tailors interventions to each person’s situation while maintaining a compassionate, collaborative stance.

Sanela emphasizes careful listening and thoughtful assessment to identify the patterns that contribute to distress. Her approach blends practical skills training with strategies designed to process difficult memories and reduce the symptoms that often follow trauma. She aims to create a therapeutic environment that is nonjudgmental and goal-oriented so clients can move toward measurable improvement.

Sanela holds the credential MI Psychologist 6301019725 - a Michigan psychologist license number that indicates she is licensed to practice psychology in Michigan. Throughout her work she applies well-supported therapies to address mood and anxiety concerns, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem struggles, always working with clients in a collaborative manner to find what fits best for their needs.

Evidence-based approaches for trauma and everyday challenges

Sanela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - a practical approach that can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. She also draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a trauma-focused method that helps people make sense of and reorganize the beliefs that keep traumatic memories distressing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent element of her work, encouraging clients to clarify values and build psychological flexibility to move toward meaningful goals despite difficult feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sanela partners with each person to understand their history, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques to fit what will work best for them. She reviews options and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Sanela is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, attend sessions from home, and access licensed professionals without needing to travel.