- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative care
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Christel
Christel Salas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She supports people facing life changes and workplace challenges, and she offers practical help for panic attacks and seasonal mood shifts.
Christel uses everyday language and a collaborative stance in sessions. She focuses on building coping skills and clearer communication. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those goals.
She draws on a mix of approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness practices. That means she might help a person notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and build skills to tolerate strong feelings.
Christel emphasizes working together to find what fits. She asks questions, listens, and adjusts methods to match each person’s situation and goals. The work is practical and goal oriented, while staying respectful of the person’s pace.
Christel holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, in California. She has five years of experience in clinical settings and sees clients in English. To start, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It often includes simple exercises to notice thoughts and make choices that align with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness through short practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they will test methods and adjust the plan so sessions feel useful and manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for short check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time to appointments. It can also let someone choose an environment where they can focus and practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework so the work translates well to appointments conducted remotely.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christel help with?
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also focuses on workplace issues, panic attacks, and seasonal mood changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, asks questions, and helps clients set practical goals and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Christel has five years of clinical experience and has worked with a variety of common mental health concerns. She emphasizes practical strategies and skill building in sessions.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how therapy will be scheduled.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.