Gerardo Salinas

Gerardo Salinas accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Gerardo Salinas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Gerardo is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gerardo’s California license number is 77486, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Gerardo Salinas has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Gerardo’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University. Over that time, Gerardo has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community.

Gerardo Salinas works with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Immigration, Men's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Gerardo spends most of their clinical time. Gerardo also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gerardo is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gerardo Salinas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Gerardo’s style is action-oriented, empowering, humorous, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Gerardo’s words: “Let’s work together to create lasting positive change and empower you to live your fullest life.”

Gerardo Salinas (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Gerardo identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Gerardo Salinas offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Gerardo is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Gerardo Salinas is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Gerardo will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Gerardo’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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