Fun facts

Childhood hobby that became a lifelong passion
🎤 Singing

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Favorite hobbies/activities
🎵 Going to concerts

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A surprising fact
😮 I love planning! Coordinating my planner (stickers, sticky notes, etc...), organizing my work calendar with different colors, you name it!

meet your

Associate Therapist

Kiro Calderon

LPC-A

✦ Supervised by

Brittany Stark

Hi there! I’m originally from California, and now practicing in the Lone Star State. My work spans K–12 (mostly with ages 0 - 6 year olds), with experience in social-emotional learning, academic and career guidance, and mental health support for diverse populations. I am passionate about fostering culturally responsive, strengths-based spaces that promote emotional wellness, resilience, and long-term personal growth. I also work with families struggling with: transitioning to a new country, school adjustments, and friendship (e.g. making and managing).

Specialities

Acculturation Stress

Adjustment

Anxiety

Grief / Loss

Identity Development

Learning Disabilities

Gender Questioning

LGBTQIA+ Issues

School Issues

Self-Harm

Sleep Issues

Sibling Conflict

Social Skills Training

Trauma

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

Kiro Calderon

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)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Solution Focused

Strength-Based Therapy

Works with

Preschool (0-4 years old)

Elementary school age (5-9 years old)

Tweens (10-12 years old)

Early teens (13-16 years old)

Late teens (17+ years old)

Parents & caregivers

Available in

Credentials

M.Ed. School Counseling - University of Southern California

Language(s)

English, Tagalog (Filipino)