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- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Julia
Dr. Julia Kaluga, LMFT, practices in California and has 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance use, trauma and low self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and Russian.
Dr. Kaluga describes her work as practical and focused on everyday problems. She guides people through grief, parenting struggles, workplace stress, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and concerns tied to immigration or aging.
Her approach draws on several established therapies. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and make workable changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and adjust behaviors. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices appear when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Sessions typically combine skills practice with conversational problem solving. Dr. Kaluga often helps people set concrete goals, try behavioral experiments, and practice grounding or mindfulness exercises between visits. She also supports conversations about boundaries, relationship patterns, and decision making around infidelity, polyamory, or non-monogamous arrangements when those topics arise.
Her background includes work with first responders and older adults, and she lists specialized interests such as hoarding, postpartum depression, and gender dysphoria. People considering therapy are encouraged to review her session options and scheduling steps before booking.
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How Dr. Kaluga uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that align with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change outcomes. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Kaluga will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and preferences. That decision is based on the person’s goals, symptoms, and what feels workable in everyday life.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between sessions where they live, talk through relationship or family matters from their own context, and use mindfulness or behavioral exercises during the week.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance use, trauma, low self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using goal setting, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness or emotion-regulation techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.