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Sandra Salas

Therapist(She/Her/Ella)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You may be the person everyone relies on, while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, relationship and family stress, and major life changes. Therapy with me is conversational and practical: we’ll make room for what you’re feeling, notice patterns that keep showing up, and find steps that fit your life.

I’m a bilingual, first-generation Mexican immigrant and offer sessions in English and Spanish. I understand that culture, family, and expectations across generations can be an important part of your story. You’re welcome to bring all of that into our work.

My approach to therapy

I’m warm, direct, and collaborative. I’ll listen carefully, help you connect what’s happening now with patterns you’ve noticed over time, and offer practical tools when they’re useful. I draw from CBT, solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches, tailoring our work to your goals rather than following a script.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. During our first session, we’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been weighing on you, and what you hope to get from our work together.

There’s no pressure to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. This is also your opportunity to get to know me and see if I feel like the right fit for you. We’ll start where you are and work together to figure out what you need moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at National Louis University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish