The University of Pennsylvania, M.S.Ed., & M.Phil.Ed.

• Professional Counseling
• Counseling and Mental Health Services

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, B.F.A.

• Designed Objects

LPC-Eligible Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania

Clinical supervision: Ariane Thomas, JD, PsyD & Gab Bilotta, LPC

Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, PA: Board Member; Treasurer & Secretary

Pennsylvania College Counseling Association: Board Member; SE Representative

American Counseling Association: Member

Pennsylvania Counseling Association: Member

Calderon-Smith, C., Yang, V., Herwick, J., (2025, Feb 22). Betrayal Trauma: Who, What Where, When & Why?  GPACA Trauma Conference, Philadelphia, PA. 

Calderon-Smith, C. (2024, September). Problematic Social Media Use: A Case Study. Counseling Today Magazine.

Parnes, M. F., Amort, B., Calderon-Smith, C., Chambers, E. C., & Musicaro, R. (2024, September). Child and Adolescent Engagement with Climate Change on Social Media and Impacts on Mental Health: A Narrative Review. Current Pediatrics Reports, 1-10.

Calderon-Smith, C.   (2024, July 18). Digital era care: Digital determinants of health in online & offline ecosystems. Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Calderon-Smith, C. (2024, Feb 24). Re-thinking the root(s) of the ‘problem’: Can a trauma-informed approach support Incel & Manosphere clients?  GPACA Trauma Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Additional manuscripts and publications are at draft, review and submission stages.

Please request all prior publications. 

It's so nice to e-meet. :) 

I exclusively use science-backed and evidence-based modalities, like ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and skills and tools from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).

With me, therapy is powerful. It tends to feel quick and fast-paced, even though change & transformation take time. You get to decide if we meet for a few sessions, or if our work together will be ongoing.

Reach out when you're ready! I'm really excited to connect.

I work with emerging adults and adults who are neurodivergent, high IQ/gifted, anxious or depressed. 

A signficant portion of my work is devoted to internet use, and I have a demonstrated research and clinical focus on supportive, neutral and problematic internet use. 

(Note: even if you don't struggle with internet use, I subtly monitor for protective, neutral and/or risky tech use in all of my clients. Most of us use screens, apps and technology daily.)

To learn more about how your tech use may be impactful, discover Therapy 2.0's  Tech-Aware-Care.

I have a special interest in internet use and mental health.

My clinical and research interests explore supportive, neutral and problematic internet use. I am one of the few MA-level clinicians with a demonstrated specialization in this space. If you'd like to reach out chat about this work, please do. (Seriously!) 

My focus on internet use and mental health is a true calling and a departure from my first career. I worked for 15 years in digital design, marketing & data collection, where I harnessed the power of technology & marketing tools to nudge behaviors and emotions. This prompted my mission-driven career-shift. I now work 'on the other side' to help people understand how their internet use may impact them! :) 

To learn more about how your tech use may be impactful, discover Therapy 2.0's  Tech-Aware-Care.

Over the years, I've been a daughter, sister, wife, step-mother, doggie-mom, friend, classically-trained designer, and psychotherapist. I've lived on both coasts (Los Angeles and Philadelphia), in the midwest (Chicago), and in India (Bangalore). 

In my free time, I enjoy art (abstract expressionism), reading (nonfiction), hiking (everywhere), and tennis (singles). When we connect, please ask to e-meet my little Chihuahua, Coco, and feel free to introduce me to your little ones, too. 

I have a goofy, slightly-deranged sense of humor, and if you do too, we'll get along beautifully. (Note: laughter is therapeutic.)

Thanks for asking! (You pick whether you use my full name, or one of my nicknames.)

Cayetana:

Kai-AH-tah nah

Caye:

Kai-AH

Cay:

Kai

Therapy 2.0 is a neurodiverse-affirming virtual therapy provider for clients located across Pennsylvania.  

We are a small-but-mighty therapy company. 

We have two primary areas of therapeutic focus: (a) internet use, and (b) neurodiversity support. We also work with gifted and High IQ clients.

We work with a range of diagnoses and mental health concerns, including:

* Autism

* ADHD

* Depression

* Anxiety

* Cyberchondria

* Digital Literacy

* Problematic Internet Use

* Internet Gaming Disorder

* Internet Use Disorder

We're the pioneer provider of therapy for better tech-era living. 

Therapy 2.0's Tech-Aware Care is guided by best-in-class research in psychology, human-computer interaction and media effects studies. For some, Tech-Aware Care is groundbreaking. For others, it's a subtle yet meaningful factor that supports mental wellness goals!  

We work with:

• Emerging/Young Adults
• Internet Use Disorders / Problematic Internet Use
• Gamers & Gaming Enthusiasts
• Internet & Social Media Enthusiasts
• Incel
• Red Pill
• NEET
• Antinatalism
• Other internet community members

Therapy 2.0 is a virtual-only provider. We provide teletherapy through our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. 

Virtual therapy eliminates distance & transportation barriers. Many clients report feeing an enhanced sense of safety and security when  therapy is accessed from home or a safe space. 

Additionally, research validates the efficacy and outcomes of virtual therapy. 

Therapy 2.0 does not work with insurance companies. 

Please let us know if you would like to submit a superbill to your insurance company. If so, we'll provide it monthly. 

After submitting your superbill to your insurance company, you may receive none, partial or even full reimbursement for your Therapy 2.0 sessions. 

If you choose to request a superbill, we request you reach out to your insurance company so that you understand the financial costs associated with therapy.

A 60 minute Therapy 2.0 session is $150, but Cayetana devotes a full 90 minutes to your care.

Therapy sessions are scheduled in 90 minute increments so that if/when you need to go over time, you can. 

The remainder of your time is used by Cayetana to plan your next session, complete treatment notes, and reference specialist literature to support your unique needs.

We offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for those who demonstrate need.