Cinda Salas, LCSW

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) earned in 2014 from Loma Linda University, a Christian-based program. She brings experience from clinical settings, medical social work, Child Protective Services, and a foster family agency, offering a broad foundation for supporting people through difficult transitions and complex needs.

Her style is direct and matter-of-fact; she believes people sometimes need honest feedback that friends may hesitate to give. At the same time she prioritizes listening carefully, ensuring each person is heard with respect and dignity. Cinda is comfortable discussing religious beliefs and traditions and integrates that openness into conversations when it matters to the individual.

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Those ready to begin a new chapter can expect Cinda Salas to collaborate on practical goals and offer steady support throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and focuses on practical strategies that can change how someone feels and behaves.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can be helpful for people who experience strong emotional swings, difficulty regulating feelings, or challenges in interpersonal situations.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and immediate goals, building short-term strategies to move forward. It works well for individuals seeking concrete steps and measurable progress when facing life changes or practical problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Cinda Salas will collaborate with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or other locations, and choose the communication style that fits best with daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.