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Mindfulness-informed care
Goal-focused skills
Collaborative process
About Christel
Christel Salas is a California-licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life changes. She offers calm, straightforward support for panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, workplace challenges, and the ripple effects of separation or divorce.
Christel keeps sessions simple and practical. She listens first, then helps clients identify small steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Conversations focus on clear goals, useful coping skills, and noticing what matters most to each person.
Her style draws on mindfulness practices alongside cognitive and behavioral tools. That means clients learn ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, and they practice skills to change unhelpful patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered approaches to shape treatment around each person's values.
Christel has five years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. She works with adults who want practical strategies and steady support while they navigate change or stress. Sessions aim to build resilience and clearer decision making over time.
People who choose her can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space and a collaborative process. She helps people identify what matters to them and then takes concrete steps toward those goals.
Mindfulness and skills-based approaches for online care
Christel commonly draws on Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on helping people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting carried away, which can reduce reactivity to stress and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small actions that align with those values even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to low mood and anxiety.
Finding the right approach often happens together during the first few sessions. Christel will work collaboratively to identify which methods match a person's goals, needs, and preferences and then shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular weekly check-ins. Others appreciate being able to choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or to avoid being on camera some weeks. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to suit life obligations while still focusing on the same core skills and goals discussed in person.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christel help people address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, SAD, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that focuses on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and feelings while working on steady behavioral changes.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood and stress-related concerns. Her work centers on helping people build coping skills and make values-based changes.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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