Jeffrey provided a combination of couples and individual counseling to us for approximately five years. He helped us through some very challenging situations while always maintaining a focus on strengthening our marital relationship. While always supportive, he wouldn't hesitate to call us out if we got off track. Jeffrey provided us with the tools necessary to maintain a healthy and respectful relationship. His approach is very straightforward and interactive. He does not lecture and shares information in an impactful and engaging manner. read more

He is absolutely one of the most sincere and caring therapists that I have ever met! He's an expert at cutting to the chase and zeroing in on the real issues! A+ He cares!! read more

Wasn't able to meet with Jeffrey due to insurance reasons, but he reached out and recommended me to multiple therapists in my area. A very thoughtful, nice touch. If he's as caring as he is to non patients, I'm hoping he's caring to his patients! Recommend seeking out his services. read more

He saved our marriage during its most challenging time. I can't say enough about him, he's compassionate, easily relatable and most importantly, provided us with the tools we didn't realize we needed to become more introspective, accountable and better individuals - which allowed our marriage to thrive. My life would truly not be the same without his counselling, thank you!!! read more

I finally decided to get some long overdue therapy. I shopped around and spoke to a few therapists and knew right away that Jeff was the guy. He really took the time to listen to me and actually ask what i had going on, even from our 1st consultation. Whereas the other therapists just wanted to talk about the money at the first consultation. I have always felt he truly cares for me and has my best interest at heart. He's an authentic person...which is rare. The best practiioners in any feild are the ones who are doing what they're meant to be doing. It is always a calling to them and never just about the money. Jeff is one of those people. He has helped me so much in a very short period of time and anyone is lucky to have him as a therapist. read more

Jeffrey is a wonderful therapist who takes the time to dissect the issue at hand and asks very good questions to expand your mind. He's really helped me on my journey and I highly recommend! read more

Jeffrey, is an ongoing blessing to our marriage. He engages us at our level, from a place where he relates to our daily relationship challenges and not from a place on high that's hard to relate to. He is very insightful and asks questions that are timely, help pull us out of our narrow problem-focused state, and help us reflect on the big picture. Jeffrey is great by continually adding more and more tools to our relationship tool belts, which we're learning to use. read more

My husband and I have been married for a number of years. Due to changes in our lives and interests, we began to grow apart. We wanted an older, more experienced person who knew about dealing with the ups and downs of life. I found Jeffrey Salinas on YELP. Both my husband and I agreed that he was easy to talk to, never judging, criticizing or placing blame. His goal was to give us tools for various circumstances in order to clarify our issues and bring us closer together, again. We were given assignments to help understand each other's needs and feelings, and possible solutions to our differences. Jeffrey often refers to habits he and his wife of many years maintain to keep their marriage fresh, and therefore, happy. He gives examples about how to deal with situations, as well as examples which might have a negative result. Jeffrey's main objective is teaching couples to communicate and work together to find what works for them. I highly recommend Jeffrey for a couple who wants to strengthen and/or improve their relationship. read more

I can't say enough great things about this man. Tremendous therapist that I would highly recommend. I'd give him more than 5 stars if I could. read more

After 20 years together, my wife &I wanted to spend some time with a counselor to see if there were some tools we could use to help the relationship. We appreciated his interest and insights and found him to be an easy conversation most of the time, at times challenging in a good way, as far as counseling goes. We appreciated his easy availability, and happily recommend him for couples. read more

Jeffrey saw my wife when she was undergoing a major health issue and did not recognize the symptoms and did not refer her to help.

Jeffrey is amazing!! We are so grateful we found him back in 2021. He has given us some great tools to use and is very easy to open up to.

My wife and I started working with Jeff in late 2022. In contacting him, he helped define what we were looking for and the exact type of counselling that he could provide that would help our particular situation. It was professional and thoughtful, not a quick or one size fits all approach. We agreed to enter into bi-weekly counselling session with him using remote zoom calls. From the start, his direct and steady approach to specific issues was very helpful for both of us. He used applied knowledge, but also an approach of using stories about similar situations that he experienced that was inclusive and insightful. It made both of us feel that our problems could be improved with honesty and work. There certainly were very serious and difficult conversations at times, but always conducted fairly and openly. I felt that he cared about the outcome and that and with his deep knowledge and experience, that we were in great hands to work through what are difficult couples problems that had been lingering and hurt our relationship for many years. In working together with Jeff there are lessons and tools that we learned that we continue to use every day. Its through his stories and an ability to insightfully see what is really going happening and then stepping back and using his experience to develop and teach an approach to improvement. He is a careful and considered listener, but he will not only say placating things to make us happy; he will challenge and intuitively move to, often times, very personal and hard to process personal history. It is work and it is hard but it truly has helped change both our lives. We both highly recommend Jeff and are very thankful for him. read more

Jeff has provided tremendous guidance to my wife and I through a difficult time in our marriage. He helped us get to a much better place and taught us how to navigate the challenges we ran into. I would highly recommend Jeff. read more

I really appreciate this therapist's ability to reframe situations and perspectives in ways that allow my partner and I to draw out compassion, empathy, love, and compromise. This is not an easy task to do, trust me we tried! The relationship between my husband and I was nearing the breaking point, not because we didn't love each other but because we were unable to communicate with each other. I would strongly recommend Jeffrey to any couple struggling with their relationship or to any individual who considering therapy. read more

There were many dark days in our marriage and Dr. Salinas helped us find our way to better communication and setting ground rules we both agreed to obide by. During our time we focused on learning more about one another as opposed to engaging in the back-and-forth, which I appreciated. There was less emphasis on the he-said-she-said and more about the tools we needed to face future obstacles. We are forever grateful and will likely continue to work with him on a 'as needed basis'. read more

My husband and I have been doing marriage counseling with Jeffrey for almost a year. I made the initial call because after 19 years of marriage, we still had not figured out how to communicate effectively, get over past grievances, and consistently do the things that make a marriage work. Whenever we argued, I felt blindsided...How did we get here? I was feeling pretty hopeless at that point, and was not optimistic that my husband would agree to the meeting. But to my surprise, he did! Contacting Jeffrey is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Our marriage has done a 180 degree turn for the better. Jeffrey has given us the right tools to work on our relationship and have a deeper connection to each other. The defenses are down. We're communicating like friends. The respect is back. The romance is back. I can honestly say I haven't been happier in our marriage. Even though it's couples counseling, in a way it definitely feels like we are getting individual therapy. I think we've both grown a lot through this experience ( biweekly Zoom sessions ), and we've become better versions of ourselves in the process. I'm now very optimistic about the future of our relationship. Thank you, Jeffrey! read more

If you are honestly looking to improve yourself and/or your relationships I could not recommend Jeffrey any higher. I'm appreciative and fortunate to have found Jeffrey. What makes Jeffrey effective is his ability to balance professionalism and his willingness to be honest with you. He does a great job at pointing out things that need improvement and providing the tools to reach a better outcome. Jeffrey does a great job making recommendations without being pushy, and allowing you to make the final decision for yourself. I always felt that his main goal was to help you see the entire picture so you can make an informed decision. He is easy to talk to and someone you can trust to have your best interest at heart. Jeffrey is gifted in his ability to help people through life's difficulties, and I'm grateful he was willing to help me through mine. read more

After dealing with some issues, during a challenging time in my life, I was on a mission to find a good therapist. Let me tell you it's not easy AT ALL to find someone, yet alone find someone to even call you back. I found Mr Salinas on yelp and he called me back right away. After speaking with him and telling him what I was dealing with I decided to move forward with him. I can't tell you enough how much our sessions helped. He seems to truly care and really listen to what you say. Just like the other reviews stated, he is a straight shooter and will call you out when you need it most. I look forward to more sessions and would HIGHLY recommend Mr Salinas. read more

Easy to relate too, and makes things easy to understand. I enjoy his personality and his ability to SEE, like really see. I throughly enjoy seeing him and will continue. Jeffrey really strengthened our relationship! Highly recommended for couples. He helped us see what we couldn't see on our own.... he's ideal for bringing two people together on a common ground. No matter how long you've been together.. Jeffrey can help mediate whatever it is. read more

Jeffrey has been such an amazing therapist for my husband and I. Our communication was not in a good place and Jeffrey gave us some very valuable tools to help us be better in expressing ourselves respectfully to one another. Very kind and understanding. While my husband and I are currently taking a break from therapy as I am grieving the loss of my father, we will certainly be back to continue our journey. We are committed to being better people and making our marriage better and have grown since starting therapy with Jeffrey. . I am so grateful for everything. Thank you for always listening and giving great sound advice. read more

I really wish more people would write reviews about their therapists... hopefully writing this one will help someone because Jeff is truly a needle in a haystack. After going through the death of my dad and a divorce in a new city far from my friends and family all in 1 year, I needed to talk to someone. I saw several terrible therapists before finding Jeff. He was the first to truly connect with me, understand me, help me work through my feelings and challenges, and always did it in a straightforward, respectful yet firm way. Jeff remembers you, listens to and hears you, and offers great advice without being judgemental. Because of him, I've learned to communicate better, address issues head on, understand what's really bothering me, and think through situations rationally instead of reacting immediately. I recently moved out of California, and now I have to try to find another Jeff... if you're in the SoCal area and looking for a really great therapist, you've found him, and I'm jealous, but happy for you! read more

I reached out to Jeffrey Salinas in August 2020. At that time, I was going through a lot in my life and just needed to confide in someone who wasnt family or a friend. You can email him or give him a phone call and he always responds the same day. From the very beginning he just presented a warm and friendly environment, even over a ZOOM meeting which I found to be very comfortable in the comforts of my home. In my experience working with him, not only did I find the help I needed, he also helped me to understand way more about myself. What I enjoyed the most about Mr. Salinas is that he always listened to what I had to say and then would provide guidance or a different perspective, or show a different way of looking at things. If you are going through a difficult time and are looking for someone to talk too, I would definitely recommend giving this man a call. read more

Jeff has helped simply by giving me the clarity needed to face the fears that ultimately limit me in life. I'm thankful to have met him, highly recommended!! Thank you Jeff!! read more

Jeff is amazing. He is a true professional that is one of the best in his trades. He is quick to read the room, get to the root cause, and offer a path forward. read more

Our marriage wasn't in trouble but I didn't like how we were talking to each other. Jeffrey taught us the tools we needed to get over this hump and our relationship and marriage is so much stronger. If you are considering reaching out, you will be glad to know Jeffrey's approach is very relaxed and feels more like "let's have a chat" then counseling. Highly recommend. read more

Jeffrey is the best counselor we have ever had. He is caring and has a no-nonsense way that he makes clients feel understood. He is able to build rapport even with very tricky individuals, such as angry teens and people that may otherwise be resistant to taking feedback. He has helped our family greatly, and also us as individuals. Jeffrey Salinas is exceptional at what he does. read more

My partner and I saw Jeffrey Salinas for about a year or more. Our relationship was crumbling and we did not have any tools to fix what was broken. My partner and I went to different therapists together, saw therapists on our own and things never improved. One of my partners therapists even called me a 'B word' during one of their sessions. When we met Jeffrey, we were finally given the appropriate tools we needed to communicate with each other. He was so helpful and on the nose with everything. I really don't think we would still be together if we hadn't been referred to him. We are both so so grateful, he will be our go to therapist in the future. Currently we are trying to walk on our own two feet and its going so well! read more

There are no words to describe the clarity and healing that Jeffrey has helped me achieve in such short amount of time. Coming from someone who has been to a number of different therapists throughout my life, Jeffrey has been the best, hands down. Every time I see him I feel that he helps me discover something new about myself. A few months ago, only a few sessions in with him, something painful and unexpected happened in my life. Despite the fact that Jeffrey knew me for a very short amount of time, he was there for me. He genuinely cared for my wellbeing, he went above and beyond to make me feel supported and understood. For anyone that needs to heal, seeks clarity and peace or just needs an amazing therapist to help transform your life, Jeffrey is your man! I highly recommend him!! read more

All I can say is Jeff saved our relationship and I am forever grateful. We had another therapist that told us we would not make it together as a couple--we never went back to that therapist again. It took much work on our part to mend our relationship and we were at times ready to give up with our marriage, but again Jeff had all the tools to hand us including outside resources when necessary. If you are having issues in your relationship Jeff can help! read more

After lots of research I stumbled upon Mr. Salinas. I have to say I am really impressed with his style and I believe my husband agrees. He is a non/ judge mental, no-nonsense kind of therapist. He has provided us with some great tools to use and a thoughtful approach to improving our marriage. He doesn't seemed to be fazed or frazzled by emotions and I genuinely enjoy our sessions with him. Therapy should be a constant. read more

Where do I begin, Jeff has been truly a guide and someone that has been able to help me as well as my husband have better communication and understanding of each other. His expertise, direct communication and tools have helped us have an overall better relationship and enjoy life's successes and challenges together. We appreciate Jeff's perspective as it has enabled us to look at situations from a different point of view. I would a absolutely recommend Jeff if you find yourself at a place where you are looking for answers and how to live life in a meaningful way. read more

Sometimes you need some help in your life to get over the hurdles. Relationships can be a mine field. Out of desperation, I searched the internet for a therapist who dealt with couples and was in our area. My search lead me to Jeff Salinas. I emailed him and he called me immediately. The MU and I started seeing him a couple times a month for an extended period of time. We both have traumas from childhood and would shut down emotionally rather than deal with problems that arise between us. Although I'd seen a therapist years ago for my own issues, this was a new experience dealing with someone else's emotional baggage. We both connected with Jeff immediately. He makes his clients feel at ease and is never condescending or judgmental. I appreciated his ability to provide perspicacious insight into my/our actions and motivations. We both work during the day, and he has convenient evening hours to accommodate his clients. I also saw him individually several times to undergo EMDR therapy to help me through some issues from childhood. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you're looking for individual or couples counseling and want someone who can be direct, honest and still caring, Jeff is amazing. He literally saved my relationship and I'll always appreciate him. read more

Jeffrey Salinas is a fantastic therapist and marriage counselor. My husband and I were experiencing a rocky patch not too long ago and finally decided to give counseling with Jeff a try-- I'm so glad we did! Sessions with him made an immediate difference. He gave us assignments and taught us strategies to communicate better and deal with conflict more effectively. He is understanding and sympathetic, while also being very honest and straightforward, which is really valuable. My marriage is much better now, but I still see Jeff because this experience has helped me grow a lot and I want to keep working through some of my own stuff. I've learned that it can take time to find the right therapist, but once you do, it makes a world of difference. If you're looking for help or need someone to talk to, give Jeff a try, he's terrific! read more

I have been seeing Jeffrey for nearly a year. Working with him has been very helpful in all aspects of my life. I find that keeping my appointments keeps me sane! I went to him in early 2017 stressed out from owning my company and somewhat depressed without a sense of where my life was headed in the next few years. Since working with him, I have made major life decisions and I feel completely confident in them. I am in better control of my life instead of letting life happen to me. He has helped me through difficult times in my relationships as well as navigate complicated and impactful conversations with family and employees. He is very genuine and I feel like he truly cares about me and the progress I'm making. I 100% believe in therapy and self improvement. I'm happy I found Jeffrey to help me see clearly through the difficult (and even not so difficult) times in life. read more

Jeffrey has really helped my husband and I build a stronger relationship. We had been together for about 10 years and we were starting to struggle with connecting with each other. Jeffrey had homework for us that helped us redevelop our friendship where we would spend some time, even just 30 minutes a day, without phones and just reconnect with each other. Sounds revolutionary right? But it's really difficult to get started and change some of the bad habits we had of just watching some tv and falling asleep. He's helped us work on our communication and developing ground rules for issues in our relationship (which are not set in stone, they are always re-negotiable). It was always difficult for me to bring up issues and having this framework for discussing them forces me to get to the heart of what my issue with it is (ie, its not video games, its the fact that chores go undone and we don't spend quality time together for the video games). Our relationship is lightyears from where it was when we first started and its all based on building this communication and friendship. Also, there were 14 reviews back when we first found him on yelp in 2017, so maybe check out some of the not recommended reviews at the bottom of the page (can't see on mobile I think), there's 24 reviews there. read more

Jeffrey has been a saving grace for our marriage and am so happy we found him! Our family still keeps in contact with Jeffrey and he is always a phone call away with advice for questions/concerns that pop up! I would highly recommend him and have recommended him to other couples as well! read more

A little over a year ago I ended a 13 year relationship with my boyfriend/business partner. Continuing the business relationship only was very difficult at first. With Jeffrey's help I was able to let go of the personal aspects and move on to negotiating a new, healthy and productive business relationship with my ex. He kept me focused and confident that I could thrive on my own, which is exactly what I'm doing! read more

My (now husband) and I found Jeffrey last April and we have been seeing him on a consistent basis. This was our last resort before throwing in the towel and we just got married this past Friday! Being together for almost 6 years, we both carried a lot of resentment and pain, but Jeffrey gives you the tools to understand each other and as he likes to say, clarity. I'm quite stubborn and hot tempered, but Jeffrey doesn't back down. He keeps me in check and makes sure I stay accountable. I learned so much about myself and have a better understanding of my husband and vice versa. Also, he's available in the evenings which is pretty hard to find. We can't thank him enough for getting us this far. It hasn't always been easy, but it's been worth it! He has never turned me down for an emergency session and he genuinely cares. Try him out! Thank you Jeffrey. You changed our lives for the better. read more

Just wanted to provide an update...regular clients and our 19 year marriage has never been stronger. We've learned lots of strategies and tools to help smooth out the inevitable bumps in the road. My wife and I both feel great about our experience with Jeffrey. Of course, like anything, what you get out is what you put in... read more