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Cinda Salas, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Cinda

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem problems, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She combines straightforward feedback with attentive listening to help clients confront difficult truths while ensuring they feel respected and understood.

Her counseling style is direct and pragmatic, drawing on three evidence-informed approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy to move quickly toward practical goals.

Salas' clinical background includes work in clinical settings, medical social work, Child Protective Services, and a foster family agency, experience she integrates into a practical, resource-oriented practice. Salas holds a Master of Social Work from Loma Linda University earned in 2014, and she is licensed to practice in California (CA LCSW 101126).

She welcomes conversations that include clients' religious beliefs and traditions and invites those ready for change to begin a collaborative journey toward their goals.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Salas uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors that lead to better day-to-day functioning. She also employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive reactions.

Choosing the right method is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to match approaches to their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or medical commitments while maintaining continuity of care and ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
The approach is matter-of-fact and direct while also prioritizing active listening; clients can expect candid feedback paired with respectful attention.
What relevant clinical experience does she bring?
Her background includes clinical practice, medical social work, Child Protective Services, and work with a foster family agency, giving her practical exposure to diverse client needs.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with license number CA LCSW 101126.
Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How do session costs and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Cinda can help with

Cinda Salas works with clients on stress and anxiety and depression.

How Cinda approaches therapy

Cinda's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Cinda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 3 years of clinical experience.