Cinda Salas, LCSW

Licensed in California · 3 years in practice

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 101126 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1598417933 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Cinda

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief. She also supports concerns around intimacy, eating, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Cinda writes plainly and works directly, so sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.

Her style is straightforward and matter-of-fact. She says what clients need to hear while also listening closely.

Background and approach

That combination creates room for honest conversations and concrete plans to try between sessions. Cinda has three years of clinical experience and a background that includes medical social work, child protective services, and work with a foster family agency. Those roles shaped her ability to respond to crises and support people through complex systems.

She earned a Master of Social Work in 2014 from Loma Linda University, a program grounded in Christian values. Cinda is comfortable talking about faith and how spiritual beliefs connect to wellbeing when clients want to include that in therapy. In sessions she blends practical skill-building with focused problem solving.

Expect a mix of talking through current struggles, learning tools to manage strong feelings, and setting small, actionable steps. The work is collaborative and aimed at helping people move forward at a realistic pace.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cinda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Approaches Cinda names

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Online support

Online approaches and practical care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress to build clear, testable skills for daily life.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can help when strong feelings, conflict, or impulsive behavior get in the way of everyday functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on the client’s strengths and small changes that lead to better outcomes. Sessions look at what is already working and then set simple, achievable goals to build on those successes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then combine or adapt methods to match what the person needs. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the client’s life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing tracking, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or parenting commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Covers a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, eating struggles, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She uses a matter-of-fact and direct style while actively listening. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and honest feedback to help clients make progress.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in medical social work, child protective services, and with a foster family agency, giving practical exposure to crisis and system-based work.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and completed a Master of Social Work degree in 2014 from Loma Linda University.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are offered for remote sessions?

Offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?

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

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