Veronica Calkins

Veronica Calkins, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex relationship challenges. Her empathetic and non-judgmental approach creates a nurturing environment for clients to navigate their difficulties. She earned her B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology, along with her Master’s in Social Welfare from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Veronica possesses advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and specializes in both family and couples therapy. As a certified professional in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she has also mastered techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation. A pioneer in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAT), Veronica serves as a clinical instructor and expert consultant while also holding a position as a clinical supervisor for the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Her extensive professional background includes valuable experience at Harbor UCLA, Men and Women’s Jail, Kaiser Permanente, and the Los Angeles County Psychiatric Mobile Response Team. Offering virtual psychoeducation classes, she empowers individuals to learn skills across diverse psychotherapy modalities, with the option for complete anonymity. Explore more about her offerings at Pacific Mind Spa.