What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Sanela went out of her way to make me feel heard even though I was quite distressed during our session. I appreciated her compassion, patience, and her thoughtful, individualized approach, which helped me feel supported during a very difficult time.”
Initials hiddenLess than 3 months agoVideo visit
About Dr. Sanela Kalakovic
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Brainspotting
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Sanela Kalakovic
Hi, I'm Sanela! I'm a Michigan-based licensed clinical psychologist who offers virtual trauma therapy. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, including complex trauma, sexual trauma, assault recovery, military/Veterans trauma, medical or birth trauma, relationship trauma, and childhood abuse or neglect. With experience in the VA, community settings, and private practice, I have gained extensive training and experience with evidence-based treatments and have worked with diverse populations.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I help adolescents and adults heal from PTSD and C-PTSD related to childhood neglect, relationship trauma, physical or sexual assault, military experiences, and medical or birth trauma. My approach is steady and paced, prioritizing safety, stabilization, and helping your nervous system feel supported before moving into deeper work. I value flexibility in treatment, integrating mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and interpersonal approaches to meet clients where they are. I also prioritize creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space that respects each client's cultural, spiritual, and individual background. Above all, my goal is to help clients reduce suffering, build resilience, and move toward more fulfilling and values-driven lives. For some clients that may mean working short-term on specific goals, for others that may mean engaging in longer-term therapy to gain insight and build skills.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In our first session, we'll explore your goals and create a plan to reduce PTSD symptoms, process trauma safely, and build resilience. We'll take time to get to know one another and talk about what brought you to therapy. As part of the initial assessment, I will ask questions about your background, symptoms, and current life circumstances. I also like to check in on how you are doing with different areas of functioning like sleep, work or school, social relationships, physical health, and any substance use. You will also be asked to complete a few symptom questionnaires. This will assist me to get a better idea of what your presenting needs are, so that we can assure working together will be a good fit and that I have a clear understanding of your goals. Taking into account your experiences and my clinical expertise, we will select a treatment approach to work on together. I specialize in evidence-based treatments, meaning I use treatments that teach coping skills and are supported by research. Each session will focus on learning a new skill, as well as reviewing and assigning new homework for the week. I am flexible, so if you are needing a talk therapy session I can provide that too.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Western Michigan University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1689242638
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Sanela went out of her way to make me feel heard even though I was quite distressed during our session. I appreciated her compassion, patience, and her thoughtful, individualized approach, which helped me feel supported during a very difficult time.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Sanela Kalakovic?
Generally, Dr. Sanela Kalakovic has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Kalakovic's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Sanela Kalakovic accepting new patients?
Dr. Sanela Kalakovic generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Kalakovic's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sanela Kalakovic?
Dr. Sanela Kalakovic frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sanela Kalakovic on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sanela Kalakovic speak?
Dr. Sanela Kalakovic speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Sanela Kalakovic in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanela Kalakovic. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.