Jeanette Salinas, LCSW

Jeanette Salinas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Thanatologist, a specialist in grief and loss. She earned her master’s degree and LCSW in Sacramento, California more than 30 years ago and brings three decades of clinical experience to her work with diverse age groups and life circumstances.

Her practice concentrates on grief and loss, including pet loss and major life transitions, along with PTSD and trauma. She also has experience supporting people living with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Jeanette has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and she offers counsel to family members and caregivers facing terminal or chronic illness in a relative.

Jeanette uses a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused methods. She has developed stages for moving forward after significant life changes that have been effective for many clients. Jeanette emphasizes building trust and a collaborative working relationship, and she works at the client’s pace. She also supervises ACSW and MFTI trainees as they work toward licensure. Jeanette works with international clients and applies her experience to support people through difficult transitions with compassion and practical guidance.