Style

Empowering, warm and curious

Fun facts

What's one thing you loved doing as a kid that you still enjoy today?
🌲 Spending time in the outdoors

What's one of your favorite hobbies or activities when you're not in session?
🎧 Listening to music and DJing

What's one fun fact about you that might surprise people?
⚙️ My original background was in engineering

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meet your

Associate Therapist

James Kalupson

LPC Associate

✦ Supervised by

Shazia Bashiruddin

I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, with a master's in Counseling and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Much of my clinical work has been in community mental health, supporting kids, teens, families, and couples. I love working with young people because reaching them at the right age means therapy can make a real, lasting difference in how a child grows and how a family learns to connect.

Specialities

Identity Development

Anxiety

Depression

ADHD / Inattention

Self-Harm

School Issues

Trauma

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Substance Use

Parent-Child Conflict

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

James Kalupson

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Systems

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Strength-Based Therapy

Trauma-Focused CBT

Works with

Tweens (10-12 years old)

Early teens (13-16 years old)

Late teens (17+ years old)

Parents & caregivers

Available in

Credentials

MA in Counseling and Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Language(s)

English