Profile / United States
Christel Salas, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression focus
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Skills for panic
About Christel
Christel Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Christel also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder, workplace issues, and questions about life purpose.
Christel uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approaches, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions aim to identify small, testable changes rather than rely on vague promises.
In session she asks specific questions, practices short exercises, and suggests brief skills to try between meetings. Work may include tracking thoughts, testing beliefs with real-world experiments, and learning simple emotion-regulation skills. The pace is adjustable to the person’s needs and goals.
Christel frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people define concrete goals and checks progress regularly. Expect direct feedback, practical homework, and discussion of what is working and what needs changing.
She practices in California and conducts sessions in English. To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the online options button. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Christel combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered techniques in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing small changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. ACT adds attention to values and committed actions, helping people choose steps that matter even when emotions are strong. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and reflecting so the person’s concerns shape the session agenda.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christel will review goals and try methods that match a person’s needs and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan over time so sessions remain practical and goal-focused.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real life between meetings and bring specific day-to-day examples into session for direct problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulty, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, SAD, and workplace issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. That often involves tracking thoughts, running small experiments, and practicing new behaviors between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LCSW credential and has five years of experience providing therapy. Her work has covered mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. Sessions and billing follow local regulations for that credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking by using the online options button.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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