- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Anke
Anke Kalaiah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, parenting problems, grief, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar. She also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, intimacy and sexual concerns, and issues tied to family of origin.
Anke uses clear, practical conversation to help people sort what’s on their plate. She draws on client-centered work and evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions often include identifying thinking patterns, practicing emotion regulation skills, and setting small, doable goals.
She trained in Germany and the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree in German and social psychology from Ruhr University Bochum and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University in California. She became an LMFT in 2014 and has worked in a range of clinical settings since then.
Anke has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds and understands challenges tied to immigration, assimilation, and multicultural family dynamics. Recent clinical focus areas include trauma and abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, divorce and coparenting, blended family issues, and parenting stress.
Her sessions combine strengths-based, solution-focused techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when helpful. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools to support practical changes and better emotional regulation.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens for what matters, and helps shape sessions around stated aims. This approach is useful when someone wants guidance that respects their own priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced alternatives. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill-building in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and impulsive reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to try methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed. Clients and therapist evaluate what helps and shift strategies when needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so ask which online options are offered when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks or quieter windows in their day to attend.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting problems, grief, mood disorders, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns including family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices from a client-centered stance and uses a mix of approaches to teach coping skills, identify patterns, and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of overall experience and has worked in varied clinical settings since completing her training.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LMFT licensed in California and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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