Salena Manaois, LPC
- Trauma informed care
- Veteran and first responder support
- Evidence-based therapies
About Salena Manaois
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.
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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.