CLAUDIA SALINAS

Claudia attended Arizona State University and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology. After working in research, Claudia went on to obtain her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California with a concentration in Mental Health. Claudia has also completed her 200-hour level certification from the Long Beach School of Yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance.

Claudia works with clients ages 0-65. She specializes in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic abuse/violence, family conflict, grief, parenting, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, suicidal ideation, LGBTQIA+, trauma and PTSD. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and families as well as in intensive services. Claudia has also worked with children who have Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disabilities, and are on the Autism Spectrum. 

Through a holistic approach to therapy, Claudia adapts to the needs of those with whom she works. She is a trauma focused, attachment and strength-based therapist and utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Play Therapy.

Claudia provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in English or Spanish