Cinda Salas , LCSW

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who brings a focused, direct style to clinical practice. With three years of professional experience and a Master of Social Work degree earned in 2014 from Loma Linda University - a Christian based program - she combines clinical training with experience in medical social work, child protective services, foster family agency work, and other clinical settings.

Her approach is matter-of-fact and straightforward; she aims to address issues that others may hesitate to raise while also prioritizing active listening so individuals feel heard with respect and dignity. Cinda works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem difficulties, career transitions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Comfortable discussing religious beliefs and traditions, she integrates an understanding of clients' values into treatment when relevant. Cinda emphasizes practical, strengths-informed strategies and collaborates with people to set clear goals and develop concrete steps toward change. She welcomes the opportunity to support those ready to begin a new chapter and to work toward their personal and relational objectives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cinda Salas integrates several practical, evidence-informed methods to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-destructive patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and on setting short-term, achievable goals to create momentum and foster concrete improvements.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cinda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. That collaboration helps ensure treatment stays practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support from a distance while accommodating different communication styles and needs.