Last edited 03/29/2024

Headshot of Mr. Phillip Salas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Mr. Phillip Salas

Accepting New Clients
In Person in El Cajon
Online in California
Headshot of Mr. Phillip Salas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Identifies As
ManWhiteHeterosexualChristianity, CatholicismLiving with a disability, Immigrant / 1st Generation American
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyADHDObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
General Expertise
CareersRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemAcademic challengesAdolescent mental healthBullyingCodependencyCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesCompulsive behaviorDivorce & separationFamily issuesHoardingLife transitionsMen's healthPanic attacks & panic disorderPhobias & fearsPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Processing TherapyFamily Systems TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)CoachingExposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Prolonged Exposure TherapyThe Gottman Method
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyChild Counseling
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemCignaUnitedHealthCare (UHC)Cigna EAPMedicareOptumOscar HealthTRICARE
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$180
Family Therapy:$160
Couples Counseling:$160
Individual Therapy:$150
Group Therapy:$50
Child Counseling:$150
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 119196
Training/CertificationsSpecialty training in anxiety, OCD, PTSD and Hoarding by the County of San Diego Mental Health Department, USD, UCSD, and VA Medical Center.Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education, 2020PTSD and Related Disorders: Neurobiologic Treatment, Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education, 2020Trauma Informed Care Certificate, SDSU, 2018Advanced Geriatric Behavioral Health Certificate, SDSU, 2019Depression, Dementia and Delirium Certificate, SDSU, 2019
Education
University of San Diego, Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2017 — A.A. Psychology 2013, Grossmont Community College, graduated with Honors. B.A. Psychology/ Minor in Counseling and Social Change 2015, San Diego State University, graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.9).
Work HistoryI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in various mental health settings to include community clinics and hospitals. A major focus in my work has been anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Hoarding. Utilizing individualized therapeutic modalities, I help clients overcome their mental health challenges. I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from the University of San Diego (USD). I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy among others. Besides completing six years of rigorous University education graduating with honors, I have an additional two years of internship in various locations and specialties, and six years of working as a full-time therapist. I have worked for Mental Health Systems (MHS) providing counseling to high-risk youth and their families; UCSD Department of Medicine and Global Health providing counseling to clients on probation; UCSD Department of Psychiatry and San Diego VA Medical Center providing counseling, case management, and legal representation for clients with anxiety, OCD, major depression, PTSD, and Hoarding Disorder among others. I am now working with Institute of Behavioral Sciences and Technology Family Counseling (IBSTFC) under my own private practice where I continue to care for individuals of all ages, married couples, and families who may be suffering from various mental health challenges that I help them overcome. I would be honored to extend my services and expertise to you as well if you are ready to take that step. I look forward to meeting you. If you would like to request an appointment, please visit Institute of Behavioral Sciences and Technology Family Counseling (IBSTFC) website or www.IBSTFC.com
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Mr. Phillip Salas, LMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.