Profile / United States
Jeanette Salinas, LCSW
California
LCSW - grief and trauma support
See online therapy options- Grief and loss
- CBT and DBT
- Caregiver support
About Jeanette
Jeanette Salinas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. She lists grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, and major life transitions among the concerns she addresses. Jeanette also notes experience with mood disorders and caregiving stress.
She trained and earned her master’s degree in Sacramento, California, and has worked across age groups from children to older adults. She offers support to people caring for elderly parents or family members with chronic or terminal illness. Her background includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, as well as obsessive-compulsive and borderline personality presentations.
Jeanette uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused methods. Sessions move at the client’s pace and begin by building a working relationship and trust. She describes practical stages for moving forward after major changes that she has used with clients.
She supervises Associate Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapy Interns pursuing licensure. People who want help with grief, caregiving strain, or coping after loss can expect structured, stepwise work to notice patterns and try different responses.
Jeanette frames early sessions as a chance to decide on goals and approaches together. She notes that starting therapy can feel hard, and that many clients benefit from steady, practical support as they adjust to change.
How CBT, DBT, and Narrative approaches shape online work
Jeanette lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy among the approaches she uses. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when strong emotions and relationship difficulties interfere with daily life. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps identify alternative narratives that support different choices and meanings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jeanette intends to review goals and preferences with each person and pick methods that fit those needs. That process is collaborative and may combine techniques from different approaches depending on what helps the client make steady progress.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people join from another location when it is more practical for work, caregiving, or physical health reasons.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, major life transitions, mood disorders, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses structured, practical work that looks at thoughts and behaviors and then tries different ways of responding.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of experience and earned her master’s degree and LCSW in Sacramento, California.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are supported at the time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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