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I'm so happy you are here.

 

Welcome! My name is Kalena Castaneda and I’d like to be the first

to congratulate you on the beginning of a new part of your journey.

Here at Tranquil Waters Counseling, we want to welcome you as a fellow human and offer support in many different ways.

 

We take a person-centered approach along with CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) techniques. Examples of this can be mindfulness, emotional regulation, challenging our false beliefs and finding new ways to manage the relationships in your life. Whether it is a long term goal, or a current event at the forefront, rest assure, we are here to support you.

The Therapist

Let me introduce myself.

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My name is Kalena Castaneda (she/her) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and am a Nationally Certified Counselor. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. I was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado where I received my Bachelor’s in Counseling Psychology and Studio Art from Colorado Mesa University. In 2021, I received my Master’s in School Counseling. As much as I loved working with kiddos, I wanted more intentional time with them. I later decided to work toward gaining hours to complete my LPC. In 2024, my goal was officially checked off. A few other fun facts are that I have had some of my artwork hung throughout the community, I have worked with BAM (Business Art Mentorship) as an Art Therapy Mentor, and, I have even been a Personal Trainer!

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Populations I've worked with but are not limited to:

Children (ages 2-11)

Teens (ages 12-17)

Adults (ages 18+)

Couples

LGBTQIA+

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Those struggling with:

Anxiety

Depression

Body Image

Self-Regulation

Communication

Self-Confidence

Past Trauma

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Insurances

While Tranquil Waters Counseling currently takes SELF-PAY only, we strive on doing the best we can to get you support.  

We work closely with Kidstuff Counseling to help find the route that works best for you.
 

For more questions on if your therapist takes your insurance,  or anything in regard to support, please reach out directly.

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Now for the fun stuff!

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My hobbies are spending time with my amazing family, traveling, going to gym, art and music. I also love anything ocean related. I truly feel like I am a student of life, so learning anything new fills my cup.

 

I am especially looking forward to meeting you.

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