Cinda Salas, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Cinda

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and life transitions. Her style is direct and straightforward while remaining respectful and attentive to each person's story.

Cinda listens closely and speaks plainly. She says what needs to be said when friends may hold back.

Background and approach

At the same time she makes space for clients to share what matters to them and treats those stories with dignity. Her clinical background includes work in clinical settings, medical social work, child protective services, and a foster family agency. That practical experience informs how she assesses problems and suggests next steps.

Cinda earned a Master of Social Work degree from Loma Linda University in 2014. She is comfortable discussing religious beliefs and traditions and can incorporate a client’s spiritual perspective when it is important to them. In sessions she focuses on clear, goal-oriented work.

She uses evidence-based tools to help people develop skills, solve immediate problems, and make plans for the future. Cinda aims to partner with clients as they move toward the changes they want to make.

Practical therapy methods for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making situations worse. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on current strengths and quick, achievable steps so clients can make progress toward specific goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend one or a blend of methods. This collaborative process aims to find practical strategies that fit the client’s life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people connect from home, fit sessions around busy schedules, and continue steady progress even when in-person meetings are difficult. The variety of options supports regular contact and step-by-step problem solving.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cinda address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, family and parenting topics, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is her general therapy style?

Cinda uses a matter-of-fact and direct approach while also being an active listener. She aims to be clear and honest in sessions and to treat clients with respect and dignity.

What relevant background does she bring?

Her experience includes clinical settings, medical social work, child protective services, and work with a foster family agency, which shapes her practical and action-oriented work with clients.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with license CA LCSW 101126.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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