LCSW, 8 years of experience
Greetings everyone! Thank you for stopping by my page. My name is Salinas Tan & I am a Cambodian-English speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker Therapist. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work in May 2012 & began my career as a therapist shortly after. I currently work full time for LA County Department of Mental Health. Additionally, I have 3 years of experience in crisis management, over 10 years of experience in case management as well as with clients who experience various mental health disorders/ie Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, etc)
In our first session, I will explore and assess your background and what led you to wanting therapy for yourself. We will discuss your challenges and goals to help me create the appropriate treatment plan for you. We will go over what to do when there is a crisis. Lastly we will review other forms that need to be signed.
My greatest strengths are as a therapist: I have ability to actively listen, be understanding of individuals of various cultures/ diverse backgrounds, be supportive, be empathetic, be encouraging, be respectful, be present, be open minded, be positive and kind, and be helpful in providing therapy to clients.
I am open to helping and providing mental health services/treatment to clients who are 13 years old to senior. I do not discriminate against any race/ethnicity & happy to help anyone who experience mental health barriers.
I believe it is important for individuals to have a safe place and someone he/she can trust to freely share their thoughts and feelings with in absence of judgement. As your therapist, I will work alongside with you to actively listen, encourage, empathize, support, and assist/guide your thinking process to find a solution to your problems.
As a therapist, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that impact their emotions & helping them utilize healthier coping mechanisms and behaviors by understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions, ultimately empowering them to manage their challenges more effectively.
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July 10, 2025
Salinas is a great listener who helped me figure out the best way to manage my stress.