- Client-centered focus
- DBT and CBT skills
- English and German
About Anke
Anke Kalaiah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who aims to help people overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and codependency. She speaks English and German and brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focused on practical steps clients can use each week.
She meets people where they are and helps them sort priorities when life feels crowded. That can mean addressing sleep problems, mood shifts, or the physical tensions that often accompany stress. Anke emphasizes building small, workable routines and clear communication tools that fit into daily life.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and earlier study in German and social psychology at Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. She became licensed as an LMFT in California in 2014 and has worked across clinical settings with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Therapy sessions draw on client-centered work along with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior therapy skills. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused methods to help people spot patterns and try new responses. The focus is on learning skills that reduce distress and improve relationships.
Anke has a background supporting people affected by trauma, domestic and sexual abuse, family conflict, divorce, coparenting challenges, blended family issues, parenting stress, and addiction. She encourages a collaborative plan so clients know what to expect and can track progress between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Client-centered work puts the client's goals at the center and creates space for the person to guide the direction of therapy. It helps when someone needs a listening ear and support to find their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work on mental health into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible. It also lets clients continue work while managing caregiving, work, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions so clients practice skills between visits without changing the focus of therapy.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anke address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency, grief, and related issues.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to help clients make small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Anke has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in a variety of settings with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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