- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Anke
Anke Kalaiah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
She begins by listening closely to what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that help manage daily stress and reduce overwhelm. She uses straightforward therapeutic tools so people can try small changes between sessions and see what helps.
Anke trained in Germany and completed a Masters in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University in California. She gained clinical experience across settings and with diverse cultural backgrounds, and she notes familiarity with immigration and acculturation issues as an immigrant herself.
Her approach is eclectic and client-centered. That means she treats people as the experts on their lives and works together with them to set goals. Strategies often come from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, alongside solution-focused and motivational methods to build skills and move toward concrete goals.
Many clients seek her support for trauma, domestic or sexual abuse, family and marital conflict, divorce and coparenting difficulties, blended family issues, and parenting problems. She aims to provide clear, usable tools and to help clients identify strengths they can rely on outside sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy begins by prioritizing the person's goals and experience, with the therapist guiding rather than directing. This helps people set priorities for work on social anxiety, relationship stress, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it uses exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving for issues like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation that can help when emotions feel intense or relationships are strained.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what the client notices is helpful.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as current formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, let people choose quieter surroundings, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. The therapist will talk through how to structure sessions so they fit the client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, and many related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and pragmatic, using practical skills and exercises from approaches like CBT and DBT to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings with diverse cultural backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.