Cinda Salas , LCSW

Cinda Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in clinical settings, medical social work, Child Protective Services, and a foster family agency. She draws on this range of professional roles to offer practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting struggles, and other life transitions.

Her clinical style is direct and matter-of-fact, paired with active listening that ensures clients feel heard with respect and dignity. Cinda believes that sometimes people need straightforward feedback that friends may be reluctant to offer, and she balances that clarity with compassionate attention to each person’s priorities and strengths.

She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2014 from Loma Linda University, a Christian-based program, and is comfortable discussing clients' religious beliefs and traditions when relevant to care. As an LCSW, she is licensed to provide clinical social work services. If someone is ready to begin a new chapter, Cinda presents herself as a supportive partner in working toward identified goals.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care with Cinda Salas

In her practice, Cinda Salas integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive or harmful behaviors, which can help with mood instability and coping under pressure. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying strengths and practical steps toward achievable goals, often producing quick momentum when dealing with life transitions or concrete problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Cinda collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. That shared decision-making guides how sessions proceed and which techniques receive emphasis.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how people connect - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from familiar surroundings while working with a therapist who can adapt tools and strategies to each person’s circumstances.