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Dr. Julia Kaluga, LMFT

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Russian
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About Julia

Dr. Julia Kaluga is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She combines evidence-based strategies and thoughtful curiosity to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, trauma, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Her training as a Doctor of Psychology informs a measured, reflective approach to care while LMFT licensure reflects her clinical focus on interpersonal and family dynamics.

Her work integrates behavioral and acceptance-oriented methods alongside mindfulness and existential perspectives to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and respond more intentionally to difficult emotions. She also brings experience addressing issues related to LGBT identities, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with a range of additional life stressors and developmental concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she practices via several remote formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative stance that emphasizes practical tools and personal meaning rather than prescriptive fixes.

Dr. Kaluga welcomes those ready to explore change and to develop strategies that align with their goals and day-to-day realities.

Approach and online options for collaborative change

Dr. Kaluga often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to modify them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, making it useful for stress, relationship concerns, and persistent worries.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and useful rather than strictly following a single method.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family commitments and to continue care from different locations, while allowing for a range of interaction styles from real-time conversations to written check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, substance use, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and a range of related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends evidence-based therapies with a reflective, values-oriented stance that emphasizes practical skills, mindfulness, and collaborative goal-setting.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Doctor of Psychology and has 14 years of professional experience working with diverse psychological and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and regional license does she hold?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, listed as CA LMFT 93579.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
She conducts therapy in English and Russian but is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What should I expect about cost and payment?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Russian