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Salena Manaois, LPC

Colorado LPC supporting LGBTQ+ and addiction recovery
  • Trauma informed care
  • Veteran and first responder support
  • Evidence-based therapies

About Salena Manaois

Salena Manaois is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with more than twenty years of experience in mental health care. She focuses on supporting people through complex life challenges, offering specialized help for LGBTQ+ concerns, stress management, depression, and addiction recovery. Her work includes extensive experience with military veterans, first responders, and individuals exploring gender identity, reflecting a broad background with diverse populations.

Her approach is affirming and nonjudgmental, shaped to fit each person’s unique circumstances and goals. She listens for the nuances of trauma, transition, and personal growth, and she helps clients make sense of difficult emotions and experiences. Drawing on evidence-based therapies, Salena emphasizes collaborative healing that builds resilience and deeper self-understanding.

Whether addressing substance or process addictions, managing anxiety, navigating identity questions, or coping with grief and relationship struggles, she aims to create an empowering therapeutic environment. Her practice centers on practical strategies and meaningful change, supporting clients as they develop tools for long-term wellbeing and personal transformation.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

First responder issuesGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addiction

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Salena Manaois have?

Salena Manaois has 20 years of experience in mental health care.

Is Salena Manaois a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Colorado as CO LPC LPC.0015870.

In which languages does Salena Manaois provide therapy?

Salena Manaois provides therapy in English.

Where is Salena Manaois located?

She is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Salena Manaois as my therapist?

You can work with Salena Manaois through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Salena Manaois work with international clients?

Salena Manaois does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Salena Manaois cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people build psychological flexibility by clarifying values and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation or change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. It emphasizes structured strategies that support problem solving and symptom relief.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Salena works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques from different models as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or other convenient locations.

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