Salem Therapists

Angela Barnhurst

Elyssa Calderon

Professional Counselor Associate

Hi, my name is Elyssa Calderon, and I’m a Professional Counselor Associate in the beautiful state of Oregon. At my core, I deeply value connection and believe that healing begins when we feel truly understood. Outside of therapy, I’m passionate about animals and enjoy volunteering at shelters. I love being in nature and staying active. I’m always learning something new—whether it’s languages, experimenting with recipes, or exploring topics in psychology. Curious by nature, I seek new perspectives through books, conversations, and everyday experiences.
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Elyssa's Approach

My approach to therapy starts with seeing you as a human first. I believe healing can come from being truly seen and heard.I work with Emotionally Focused Therapy and have specialized training in couples EFT. I also draw on attachment work and relational approaches. This means our relationship in therapy can be a space for healing, where you can explore attachment wounds, emotional or relational patterns, and parts of yourself that need care. I also use parts work (IFS-informed) which can help you connect with and heal different aspects of yourself.I am currently in consultation for EMDR training to expand my trauma-focused work. At the same time, If you prefer practical tools or strategies, I can bring in CBT or ACT techniques to support your goals.

More About Elyssa Calderon

Experience
Professionally, I began in community mental health, focusing on individuals with persistent and severe mental illness. I then worked with college-aged students navigating transitional periods and provided school-based counseling to adolescents facing challenges such as depression and anxiety.

Education
I am a Professional Counselor Associate and earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University, after completing my Bachelor’s in Human Development at UC Davis.

Can I Help You?

I treat patients for:

  • Depression, grief, loss, sadness
  • Anxiety, worry, stress, panic
  • OCD: Obsessive-compulsive thoughts or actions
  • Relationship struggles (couple, family, or parenting)
  • Eating Disorders
  • LGBTQIA+ related issues
  • BIPOC related issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Angela Barnhurst