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Gelza Salazar is a therapist in Upland, CA specializing in autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence for children, teens, and families.
Gelza Salazar provides a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her practice is specifically equipped to support neurodivergent individuals and those navigating developmental disorders, autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. She offers a safe space for families to explore complex emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.
Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions tailored to diverse needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and behavioral interventions informed by Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This combination of methods focuses on both emotional healing and the development of practical, functional skills to help clients regulate emotions and master new coping strategies.
Serving the Upland, CA area and offering online telehealth services, Gelza Salazar is currently accepting new clients. She works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, and family conflict, and is a dedicated ally to the LGBTQ+, racial justice, and diverse identity communities. Many insurance plans are accepted, including Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare.
At a Glance
Age GroupsChildren (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults
SpecialtiesBisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Little Person Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Transgender Allied
InsuranceAetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Brighton Health , Cigna and Evernorth, Coventry, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield , Evry Health, Geisinger, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Health Net, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Independence Blue Cross, MagnaCare, Managed Health Network (MHN), MHNet Behavioral Health, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Sidecar Health, Sutter, TRICARE, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
WaitlistCurrently accepting new clients
OnlineYes
Credentials
CA / 161777
Basic Information
| Licenses | CA / 161777 |
| Age Group | Children (6 to 10) · Preteen · Teen · Adults |
Education and Training
| Attended School | aster of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy |
| Degree/Diploma | Chapman University |
| Year Graduated | 2008 |
Modalities and Specialties
Issue
AddictionADHDAdoptionAlcohol UseAntisocial PersonalityAnxietyAutismBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderCareer CounselingCoping SkillsDepressionDevelopmental DisordersDivorceDomestic ViolenceEating DisordersFamily ConflictGamblingInfertilityIntellectual DisabilityInternet AddictionNeurodivergenceRelationship Issues
Specialty
Bisexual AlliedGay AlliedHIV / AIDS AlliedIntersex AlliedLesbian AlliedLittle Person AlliedNon-Binary AlliedQueer AlliedRacial Justice AlliedSex Worker AlliedTransgender Allied
Client Focus Participants
IndividualsCouplesFamily
Therapy Delivery MethodsOnline / Telehealth
Availability and Payment Options
| Accepted Insurance Plans | Aetna · Anthem · Blue Cross · Brighton Health · Cigna and Evernorth · Coventry · Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield · Evry Health · Geisinger · Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) · Health Net · Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield · Independence Blue Cross · MagnaCare · Managed Health Network (MHN) · MHNet Behavioral Health · Optum · Oscar Health · Oxford · Sidecar Health · Sutter · TRICARE · United Medical Resources (UMR) · UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| Offers Online Therapy | Yes |
| Waitlist Status | Currently accepting new clients |
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