Salena Manaois

LPC

Colorado

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Colorado / LPC.0015870

NPI

1437494226

Experience

20 years

Languages

English

Location

Colorado

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Trauma informed care
   • Focus on values

   About Salena

   Salena Manaois is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Her style is straightforward and supportive so people can feel heard and understood from the first visit.

   She offers an affirming, nonjudgmental approach for those exploring gender identity and LGBTQ+ concerns. She also brings experience related to veteran and first responder issues. Sessions commonly address trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting strain, and problems with process or sex addiction.

   Salena draws on practical methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person. In the room she helps clients set realistic goals and build small, workable skills for day-to-day life.

   Her work often involves talking through values, coping strategies, and concrete behavior changes. She supports people navigating major transitions, end-of-life concerns, or the effects of trauma. The emphasis is on collaboration so a plan fits each person's needs and pace.

   Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions are provided in English in Colorado and international clients are not accepted.

2. Therapeutic approaches you can use online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their inner reasons to change and build motivation step by step. It is useful for addiction, behavior change, and situations where someone feels stuck.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and living with difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals.
   
   Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance and supports people as they tell their story and decide what they want to work on. It pairs well with structured techniques when clear skills or plans are needed.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
   
   The original biography does not confirm specific online session types, so please check current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can help match session length and frequency to daily life so therapy is practical and sustainable.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   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 approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   20+ years

   Listed in

   Colorado

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related struggles. Additional focuses include first responder issues, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and armed forces issues, and process or sex addictions.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with attention to values and practical skills. Techniques are chosen to match each person and may include motivational, acceptance-based, or cognitive-behavioral strategies.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has 20 years of experience working in mental health settings and with diverse populations. That background informs how she tailors support and coping plans.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Colorado. No additional license or credential information is provided here.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.

   How much do sessions cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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