Cheryl Calderon (she/her)

Feelings of grief and loss are some of the deepest, most personal pain we will ever experience. Grief can feel so raw, so intense, but we live in a society where those strong emotions are not always welcome. Maybe the loss was decades ago – and you never talked about how terrifying it was. Or maybe you feel like you shouldn’t be grieving, but there are no “shoulds” or “shouldn’ts” with grief and I will hold space for all of it.

The realities of aging , death and dying can sometimes bring us to the most challenging, lonely, and difficult period of our life. Perhaps your life is not at all how you imagined it would be at this point. Free from judgement, we’ll talk about what aging is like for you and we’ll explore the fears and concerns you have going forward. Working together, we will put together a plan that empowers you to feel a greater sense of agency over the life you still have left to live.

Whether we’ve lost a job, a loved one, a relationship, or a body part, or we’ve moved to a new place, are raising a new child, or starting a new job, major life transitions can come with pain, discomfort, uncertainty, and regret. Sometimes life transitions stir up big questions and can be catalysts for big, good, important changes. With compassion and encouragement, I will help you remember your own power and strength, so that you can live your life with greater integrity, joy, and passion.

Feelings of grief and loss are some of the deepest, most personal pain we will ever experience. Grief can feel so raw, so intense, but we live in a society where those strong emotions are not always welcome. Maybe the loss was decades ago – and you never talked about how terrifying it was. Or maybe you feel like you shouldn’t be grieving, but there are no “shoulds” or “shouldn’ts” with grief and I will hold space for all of it.

The realities of aging , death and dying can sometimes bring us to the most challenging, lonely, and difficult period of our life. Perhaps your life is not at all how you imagined it would be at this point. Free from judgement, we’ll talk about what aging is like for you and we’ll explore the fears and concerns you have going forward. Working together, we will put together a plan that empowers you to feel a greater sense of agency over the life you still have left to live.

Whether we’ve lost a job, a loved one, a relationship, or a body part, or we’ve moved to a new place, are raising a new child, or starting a new job, major life transitions can come with pain, discomfort, uncertainty, and regret. Sometimes life transitions stir up big questions and can be catalysts for big, good, important changes. With compassion and encouragement, I will help you remember your own power and strength, so that you can live your life with greater integrity, joy, and passion.

NARM addresses the attachment, relational and developmental trauma that contribute to early patterns of disconnection that can be at the root of lifelong challenges. Maybe our need for trust, independence, love, and connection were not fulfilled in our early relationships. With curiosity and acceptance, I will help you reconnect to the parts of yourself that are organized, coherent, and functional so that you can increase your experiences of self-esteem, joy and connectedness.

​Internal Family Systems is a therapeutic approach that allows us to identify and embrace your whole self – from the wounded parts and the painful emotions to the aspects that try and protect you from those pieces of yourself. But your core self knows how to heal, and together we can work on restoring your inner balance and harmony and calming the discord.

​You may sometimes feel lost, empty, or purposeless, and you may struggle to find meaning as things change in your life.  Existential Therapy facilitates growth by acknowledging that we are all mortal and have a limited amount of time here on earth. It aims to increase increase your self-awareness and self-understanding so that you can applaud your abilities and aspirations while also acknowledging your human limitations.

​While societal pressures may have us telling ourselves that we should “grow old gracefully” the realities of aging often feel anything but, and can sometimes bring us to the most challenging, lonely, and difficult period of our life. Perhaps your life is not at all how you imagined it would be. Or perhaps you’re experiencing unbearable levels of loss and loneliness. Free from judgement, we’ll talk about what aging is like for you and we’ll explore the fears and concerns you have going forward.

Grief and loss is one of the deepest, most personal pains we will ever experience. Grief can feel so raw, so intense, but we live in a society where those states often feel unwelcome. Nothing I can do or say will take away your pain, but I will hold space for it. I will hold your hand through your darkest hours, and I will be honored to do so.

Cancer and all the medical interventions that go into diagnosing, monitoring, and treating it impart a heavy toll on our mental and emotional health. Having a counselor supporting your spiritual and emotional well-being when you have cancer can help you feel more empowered, hopeful, connected, stable, and at peace. Working together, we’ll name and address your biggest fears and concerns.

Sometimes it feels like we’re not really living our life, like we’re merely existing. We might be going through the motions, but we’re disconnected from our feelings, our thoughts, ourselves. There is hope. Depression can be overcome, and people who have felt a loss of meaning for years can regain their spark. In addition to using talk therapy approaches like NARM, I have advanced training treating depression through Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy – a groundbreaking medical approach.