Therapists

Phillip Salas, M.A., LMFT
Psychotherapist
License No. LMFT 119196
2160 Fletcher Pkwy, Ste 105
El Cajon, CA 9020-2117

Direct: 619-431-2923 | phillip@ibstfc.com
Office: 619-387-8272 | info@ibstfc.com

Narrative of Services:

I specialize in the unique attribute of MFT treatment which is the heightened sensitivity between you and those in your environment (family members, coworkers, friends) and how these relationships can help or challenge you and your experienced problem areas. In addition, I have experience in treating persons with Hoarding Disorder (HD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), among other mental health issues. As a trained Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I also treat couples with varied relationship issues. 

The Institute of Behavioral Sciences & Technology treats most mental health disorders depending on the specialty of each individual therapist. The Institute has Masters and Doctoral level psychologist and psychotherapist that specialize in HD, OCD and PTSD. The Institute takes pride in utilizing the most innovative and proven methods for delivering therapy taking advantage of the latest technology.

Training Description:

Provided counseling, Case Management, and Psychotherapy for clients with Hoarding Disorder (HD) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) psychiatry department, in conjunction with the Ayers Lab at the San Diego VA Hospital 2018- 2020, under the expert training of therapists and researchers in HD, utilizing the latest evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) protocols for HD.

I have also provided workshops and training on HD for other providers in California and was recently featured in US Weekly News and UC San Diego Health News regarding the treatment of HD.

I received degrees in Psychology A.A., Administration of Justice A.S., Psychology B.A. at San Diego State University, Minor in Counseling and Social Change at San Diego State University, and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of San Diego, in addition to other recent training and certifications as listed.

• Post Traumatic Stress and Related Disorders: The Latest from Neurobiology to Treatment, training at Harvard Medical School (2020).
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, training at Harvard Medical School (2020).
• Advanced Geriatric Behavioral Health, certificate, San Diego State University (2019).
• 3 D’s- Depression, Delirium, and Dementia, certificate, San Diego State University (2019).
• Trauma Informed Care, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).
• Human Trafficking, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).
• Introduction of Latino Population, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).
• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), certified (2018).
• Children, Youth, and Families Systems of Care, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).
• Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: School Age Children, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).
• Effects of Trauma and Abuse on Child Development: The Adolescent, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).
• Children, Youth, and Families Behavioral Health Services, certificate, San Diego State University (2018).

Diversity Statement:

I have B.A. degree in Counseling and Social Change where I learned to treat minorities and Veterans with a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Population

• Individuals
• Adults
• Teens
• Children
• Couples
• Seniors

Specialty Areas

• Couples / Marriage / Relationships
• Hoarding Disorder (HD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Treatment Strategies

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Teletherapy
• Skills Training
• In-Home Visits
• Exposure Therapy
• Prolonged Exposure