- Grief support
- Trauma care
- Practical steps
About Jeanette
Jeanette Salinas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of clinical experience in California. She began her social work training in Sacramento and has spent many years helping people through grief, trauma, and major life changes. She aims to build trust first and move at a pace that feels right for each person.
She works with people facing bereavement, including pet loss, and with those coping with PTSD and other trauma-related struggles. She also supports people managing mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and major depression, as well as obsessive patterns and personality challenges. She offers practical steps for moving forward after big life transitions.
Her style is steady and relational. She focuses on building a working relationship and meeting people where they are. Sessions are paced according to each person's needs and readiness to change.
Jeanette uses a mix of approaches to match the problem at hand. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for emotion regulation, narrative work to reframe life stories, and solution-focused steps for immediate change. She also supervises social work and marriage and family therapy interns pursuing licensure.
People who choose her often want a clinician who listens, validates their experience, and gives clear, manageable next steps. She aims to make beginning therapy less intimidating and to help clients build forward movement after loss or crisis.
Approaches that translate to online care
Jeanette uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress by teaching practical skills and experiments to try between sessions.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These strategies often focus on building skills for handling intense feelings and improving communication.
Narrative therapy is another part of her approach and involves looking at the stories people tell about their lives. Reframing and separating problems from the person can help with grief, identity issues, and rebuilding after loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can change if needed.
Confirm session options before booking because specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when life is busy. Talk with the therapist about how to fit sessions into your routine and which approach would be most helpful for your situation.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with grief, trauma and loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, codependency, ADHD, and many life changes. Other concerns listed include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is steady and relational, focusing on trust and a pace that fits each person. She blends practical techniques with story-focused work to help people make real changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working in California with a wide range of clients and situations. Her background includes long-term work with grief and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - in California. Her training and practice have been based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during scheduling.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. That process helps match needs and set the first appointment.
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