Leslie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Let's Connect (858) 682-0237
Hi there, I'm really glad you're here.
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming- but when you find someone who truly gets you, it can make all the difference. My hope is to be that person for you. I'm a first generation Mexican-American therapist, and while most of my sessions are in English, I also speak Spanish and enjoy working with bilingual and bicultural clients. I know how important it is to feel seen and understood, especially when navigating different parts of your identity and life experiences. I work with adults who are facing anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief, substance use, or women's issues.
My approach is flexible and collaborative- no one-size-fits-all therapy here. I draw from ACT, DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to meet you where you are and help you move toward where you want to be.
Most of all, I aim to create a space that feels warm, honest, and supportive- where you can explore things that might feel uncomfortable, without judgement. Together, we'll work toward healing, self-understanding, and growth at a pace that feels right for you.
If you're ready to take that first step, I'd love to connect.
Call or Email Leslie Salas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 682-0237
Let's Connect (858) 682-0237
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Brighton
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Decent
- Health Net
- Humana Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross
- Kaiser (Northern CA)
- Kaiser (Southern CA)
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sidecar Health
- United Healthcare Medicare Adv
- United Healthcare Optum
Leslie Salas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (858) 682-0237
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 113013 Leslie Salas
- Attended California State University, San Marcos, MSW, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Leslie Salas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (858) 682-0237
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Leslie Salas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (858) 682-0237
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Leslie Salas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (858) 682-0237