Kristel Calderon, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Kristel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Kristel is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Kristel
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a Latina/Asian-American therapist with a diverse perspective, strong attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity. My approach blends CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, ERP strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques, all tailored to your individual needs and goals. Clients describe me as warm, direct, goal-oriented, and collaborative. I am interactive in sessions and enjoy working closely with clients to help them identify a sense of purpose and create a clear plan to improve their symptoms.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (COE)
Licenses
Kristel Calderon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932892676.
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06224400 · Renews August 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kristel Calderon offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kristel Calderon works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Kristel Calderon speak?
Kristel Calderon speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kristel Calderon have?
Kristel Calderon has 3 years of experience.
Where is Kristel Calderon licensed to practice?
Kristel Calderon is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Kristel Calderon accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Kristel Calderon accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Kristel Calderon accept insurance?
Yes, Kristel Calderon accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Kristel Calderon accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Kristel Calderon does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Kristel Calderon offer?
Kristel Calderon offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How do I get started with Kristel Calderon?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
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