Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Christel Salas, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 122823
- NPI
- 1962316513
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Christel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Christel
Christel Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She works in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions focus on learning tools to manage panic, reduce overwhelming worry, improve communication, and handle workplace pressure. Conversations are goal-oriented and paced to fit what a person can manage between sessions.
Her approach draws on methods that help change unhelpful thoughts and build effective habits. Techniques include cognitive behavioral strategies for spotting thinking patterns and mindfulness skills for grounding when emotions spike. She also uses acceptance-based ideas to clarify values and motivate steady steps forward.
Christel uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. That means she listens for what matters most and adapts techniques to each situation. She helps people map practical steps for separation and divorce, seasonal mood shifts, and questions about life purpose.
In work with relationship concerns she emphasizes clearer communication and concrete skill practice. For workplace issues she helps people set boundaries, manage stress, and plan manageable change. People who are looking for a direct, skills-focused clinician often find this approach suited to busy lives.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking committed steps toward those values. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and settling decisions that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce panic, challenge unhelpful thinking, and change behavior patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and day-to-day demands. That collaborative process means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera when that's preferable, or schedule sessions around work breaks. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the first meeting to find a practical setup that fits everyday life.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, panic, SAD, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work combined with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on clear goals and exercises to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience in clinical work.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers