Empowering Growth and Healing Through Compassionate, Evidence-based Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families
A Safe Space
Serving the Inland Empire With Compassionate Care
Welcome to Alternative Ways to Life Counseling & Therapy! My name is Anna Calcanas. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Upland, California, providing therapy services to individuals, couples, and families throughout the Inland Empire, including Ontario, Chino, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, and Rialto. I offer individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, couples and relationship counseling, family therapy, trauma-focused treatment, and parenting support. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I'm here to help you build insight, resilience, and practical skills for lasting change. Sessions are available in person at my Upland office or through secure telehealth throughout California. If you're ready to take the next step, you can reach me at (909) 285-2525 or send an email to schedule a free consultation.
A Personalized Approach to Healing
I believe that effective therapy starts with truly understanding who you are and what you need. That's why I take a personalized, client-centered approach rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. Using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed therapy including EMDR, I tailor each session to your unique experiences, goals, and strengths. My practice is built on collaboration—we'll work together to create a treatment plan that makes sense for you and adjust it as you grow and change. I'm committed to providing culturally responsive care in a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring difficult feelings, processing painful experiences, and building the life you want. Therapy is a partnership, and I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Creating Space for Growth and Connection
Finding the right therapist matters, and I understand that choosing to start therapy is a significant decision. My practice is designed to offer flexibility and accessibility so you can receive support in the way that works best for you. I provide both in-person sessions at my Upland office and secure telehealth appointments, making it easier to fit therapy into your life without added stress. From your first consultation through ongoing sessions, you'll find a space that prioritizes your privacy, comfort, and wellbeing. I'm here to help you feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through challenges and build stronger connections with yourself and the people who matter most. Whether you're coming in alone, with your partner, or as a family, my goal is to create an environment where meaningful change can happen.
Anna Calcanas
Clinical Therapist
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, emotional stress, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach is client centered, collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths based, drawing from evidence based practices tailored to each client’s unique needs. I work alongside clients to explore challenges, build on strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change in a safe and supportive environment.