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Gerardo Salinas(He/Him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
California

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

My name is Gerardo Salinas. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker and therapist for more than 13 years. I have worked with adults, youth, and families from varied life experiences. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

My goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, adolescents and adults who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I have worked with a diverse group of clients both children and adults, to find solutions to life's challenges. I enjoy using a brief strategic approach to helping resolve conflict and internal struggles. I feel comfortable working with children and families. In particular I enjoy providing family therapy to help resolve mis-communication or misunderstandings. As a Latino I have experience supporting the Black Indigenous People of Color (BiPOC) community.

What you can expect from our first session

I do my best to create a safe space to talk and get to know one another. I like to listen and learn about you.


I help facilitate goal setting between each session to start the process of change and healing. I encourage small but achievable goals. I try to visit goals often to see what is working and where challenges continue to arise.


Gerardo's style is

Solution-oriented
Warm
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Gerardo accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Gerardo

MSW (Master of Social Work) at San Jose State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Native American, Hispanic, and Latinx
Languages: Spanish
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anger Management, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Men's Issues, Substance Use / Addiction, and Family Issues
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Relational, Art Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)