Hi there :) 

I'm a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-affirming therapist who prioritizes growth, core insights & skill-building. My clients say I'm direct, warm, straightforward, and fun (when appropriate).

I work with emerging adults (16+) & adults who are neurodivergent, high IQ/gifted, anxious or depressed. My special clinical & research interests explore protective, neutral and risky digital technology use. I also explore institutional betrayal in individuals, groups and organizations. 

If you'd like to learn more about me, expand the boxes below and reach out when you're ready.

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 Chapter: Board Member; Treasurer & Secretary

Pennsylvania College Counseling Association: Leadership Board Member: SE Representative (2024-2025)

American Counseling Association: Member

Pennsylvania Counseling Association: Member

Some of my recent publications & conference engagements include:

Calderon-Smith, C. (2025, Nov 27). Digital Community Explorations: How can Incel Community Insights Inform Human Services Practice in the Digital Era? In J Wadley (Ed.) Contemporary Issues in Human Services: Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice (1st ed.). Routledge. 

https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003531258

Powell, A.C., Calderon-Smith, C., (2025, Jun 9). Implementation of the Cyberchondria Severity Scale in the Empirical Literature. 2025 Society for Digital Mental Health Annual Meeting, Virtual. 

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.

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

Please request all of my work; there's a lot more!

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).

Additionally, in our work together, I'll keep an eye out for transdiagnostic (diagnosis-spanning) symptoms that can be found across different diagnoses and mental health concerns.

I have special clinical & research interests in supportive, neutral and problematic internet & tech use. 

I am a practicing clinician with this demonstrated interest. If you'd like to reach out to chat about this work, please do.

For me, this broad focus has been a mainstay of my professional career. For almost 15 years before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in digital design, marketing & data collection. I harnessed the power of digital tools to nudge behaviors and emotions. This prompted my mission-driven career shift to become a tech-aware psychotherapist, which is a true professional calling.

Research note: Current insights from world-class researchers demonstrate that internet & tech use is not globally helpful or harmful, and significantly more research still needs to be done in this space!

If impacts exist, current research suggests they could differ from person to person, they could change over time, and there could be periods of sensitivity or vulnerability to certain types of use. To complicate things further, science still has to identify the chicken-or-egg issue of how mental health & tech use cyclically interact! 

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 (she's the one in the photo!) and feel free to introduce me to your little ones, too. 

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

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. 

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 support:

• Emerging Adults
• Adults
• Internet Use Disorders / Problematic Internet Use
• Digital Literacy & Digital Wellbeing
• 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 a full 90 minutes is devoted 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 your therapist 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.