Sal Maciel Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (925) 940-1869
Is your brain always on, even at 2am? Maybe you're overthinking a decision, replaying a conversation, or worrying about the future. Sometimes it shows up in your body too, like a tight chest or stomach problems the doctor says aren't medical. I'm Sal. I work mostly with teens and adults in their twenties and thirties dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, identity questions, or big decisions about school, career, and what comes next in their lives. Some are also carrying painful memories from their past, whether or not they'd call it trauma. You don't need to explain it perfectly. However it comes out is fine.
In a session, we sit, we talk, and I ask questions to help us both understand what's going on and what you want to be different. Then we break it into smaller pieces and come up with steps you can actually take. For trauma, I offer EMDR, which helps your brain process painful memories without retelling every detail.
Clients often say reaching out is the hardest part, and they leave sessions feeling heard instead of judged and clearer on what to do next. If that sounds like what you need, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. We'll figure out together if I'm the right therapist to support you.
Call or Email Sal Maciel Avila now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 940-1869
Let's Connect (925) 940-1869
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
Sal Maciel Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (925) 940-1869
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 142989 Supervised by Adriana Martinez (California / 75597) Sal Maciel Avila
- Attended St Mary's College , MFT/PCC
- License: Professional Clinical Counselor Associate 15222 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sal Maciel Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 940-1869
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Coping Skills
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Sal Maciel Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 940-1869
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Mixed Race
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Mixed Race
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Intervention
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sal Maciel Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 940-1869
Location
Additional Location
Tonalli Therapy & Consulting
Berkeley, CA 94704
(925) 940-1869Nearby Areas
Sal Maciel Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 940-1869