Meet your therapist

Nice to meet you!

I’m Kiro Calderon

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

⭐ About Kiro

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.

🙂 Style

  • Warm, Reflective, and Solution-Focused

👍 Fun facts about Kiro

  • Childhood hobby that became a lifelong passion 🎤
    Singing

  • Favorite hobbies/activities 🎵
    Going to concerts

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

📚 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

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Solution Focused

  • Strength-Based Therapy

🤝 Works with

  • Ages 0-16 and parents.

🎓 Credentials

  • Available in TX

  • M.Ed. School Counseling - University of Southern California

🌎 Languages

  • English

  • Tagalog (Filipino)

➕ More about Kiro

  • I also work with families struggling with: transitioning to a new country, school adjustments, and friendship (e.g. making and managing).