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LMFT

Alena Kaldunski, LMFT

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Alena

Alena Kaldunski is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who welcomes people seeking support for stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, depression, grief, and other life changes.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in counseling, she centers therapy on the client’s strengths and personal story while offering collaborative guidance to navigate difficult moments and practical challenges. Alena blends educational tools with gentle reframing to help clients clarify their values and assumptions and to discover new ways of responding to persistent patterns.

Her style emphasizes open, nonjudgmental conversation that respects each person’s expertise about their own life while providing structure and perspective when needed. She works with issues including compassion fatigue, parenting and family dynamics, self-esteem and career concerns, bipolar mood management, anger, and coping with transitions.

Therapy with Alena can include a cooperative effort to set goals and try techniques that fit individual needs. She practices as an LMFT in California and conducts sessions in English, using a client-centered approach to support progress over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Life



Alena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help clients build skills and shift unhelpful patterns. One approach focuses on psychoeducation and cognitive reframing, teaching clients to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts so they can respond to stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and mood fluctuations with clearer strategies. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation and communication, offering practical tools for managing anger, compassion fatigue, relationship strain, and parenting difficulties.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative work. The therapist partners with each client to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful for the client’s goals and preferences. This collaborative stance makes it easier to tailor interventions to the individual’s life circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited mobility. These formats allow regular check-ins, skill practice, and conversational support without the need to travel, making it simpler to maintain continuity of care while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alena commonly help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends education and reframing within open, nonjudgmental dialogue to help clients explore values and assumptions and develop practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience in counseling and mental health therapy working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Alena holds a master’s degree in counseling and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 125697, practicing in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and conducts sessions with clients located within California.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Alena can help with

Alena Kaldunski works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Experience and training

Alena is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 6 years of clinical experience.