Kristel Calderon

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ & VA with 10 years of experience in the mental health and social work field. I am a Latinx/ Asian-American therapist with diverse perspective, attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity. I challenge my clients in a supportive and gentle manner by incorporating trauma-informed care. My therapeutic experience includes relationships, women’s issues, culture, self-esteem & identity, familial issues, reentry and justice involvement, substance use, anger management, anxiety, depression, & more! I believe therapy should be accessible, affordable, and effective.

My approach blends CBT, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based strategies—tailored to your needs and goals. Clients describe me as warm, direct, and collaborative. I am interactive in my sessions and enjoy engaging with my clients to assist them in identifying a sense of purpose and plan to improve their symptoms.

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or old patterns keep getting in the way. You may be juggling work, relationships, family responsibilities—or trying to rebuild after major life changes! I offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals, my approach, and to review scheduling and costs. Email me to get started today!