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LCSW Therapists Available in Salinas

This page lists licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who offer online therapy to clients in Salinas. It is for people in Salinas looking for a therapist with training in social work, case coordination, or community-based care. Compare specialties, years of experience, therapy approaches, and whether the therapist mentions work with specific issues like family dynamics, trauma, or substance use. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s location inside California is not a barrier to working with you online from Salinas.

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  1. 1. Lorena Silva, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English, Spanish, Portuguese · Female

    Warm, collaborative LCSW for adults

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Lorena Online sessions

  2. 2. Patricia Riley, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Patricia Online sessions

  3. 3. Claudia Santiago, LCSW

    12 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method

    Continue with Claudia Online sessions

  4. 4. Robyn Peace, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW specializing in trauma and parenting

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Parenting

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  5. 5. Sophia Dyer, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Sophia Online sessions

  6. 6. Kendall Jones, LCSW

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Kendall Online sessions

  7. 7. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  8. 8. Claudia Smith, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Claudia Online sessions

  9. 9. Deneta Jones-Udefi, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW for relationships and coaching

    Works with Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coaching · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Deneta Online sessions

  10. 10. Nicole Valadao, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Nicole Online sessions

  11. 11. Sheila Owens, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for change and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Sheila Online sessions

  12. 12. Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Direct, supportive therapy focused on real-life change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Melissa Online sessions

  13. 13. Michelle Varady, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW focused on trauma and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Michelle Online sessions

  14. 14. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

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  15. 15. Christopher Lum, LCSW

    15 years in practice · English · Male

    Works with Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Christopher Online sessions

About clinical social worker therapy for people in Salinas

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Salinas can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

989 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Salinas

Salinas has a population of about 163,542. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does an LCSW do differently from other therapists?

An LCSW has graduate training in social work and a focus on connecting individual care to social supports, systems, and resources. They often combine psychotherapy with case management skills. Ask about their approach to practical supports, coordination with other services, and whether they integrate systems-level perspectives into individual or family work.

Can I work with an LCSW for relationship or family issues while living in Salinas?

Yes. Many LCSWs treat relationship and family concerns online. When comparing therapists, check whether they list experience with couples or family work, their preferred models (for example, systems or structural approaches), and any boundaries they set for including other family members in sessions.

How do I choose an LCSW for trauma or crisis-related needs?

Look for LCSWs who note training in trauma-informed care, specific trauma therapies, or crisis intervention. Ask about their experience with similar situations, how they handle safety planning online, and whether they coordinate with local emergency services or supports in your area when needed.

Other reasons people in Salinas look for a therapist

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