Safety first
When to call 988 instead of booking with Salmah
Therapy with Salmah is outpatient care, and we do not run a 24-hour crisis line. Use 988 or the ER first if you are in crisis right now.
Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
Call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) any time.
Immediate danger
Go to your nearest emergency room or call 911.
Eye Cue Mental Health is outpatient psychotherapy only. We do not provide crisis stabilization or emergency services.
About Salmah
Culturally-informed therapy you can trust
Salmah Ismail is a culturally-informed therapist who takes a client-centered approach to healing. She believes you are the expert of your own life—you know your story, your unique experiences, and the ways those experiences have shaped you. Her role is to create a safe and supportive space for you to share your story and work collaboratively toward what you need from therapy.
With deep cultural competency and a commitment to affirming your identity, Salmah works with diverse communities and provides therapy that honors who you are.
Background
Credentials and specialties
Credentials and training
Salmah Ismail, MSW
- Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
- Registration: ASW #126390
- Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Cultural competency training
You can check any California license or registration on the Department of Consumer Affairs license search.
Specialties and approaches
Individual and group therapy
Culturally-informed treatment
Identity affirmation and support
Anxiety and depression
Family dynamics and relationships
Client-centered, collaborative therapy
How we work
Salmah's Therapeutic Approach
Your story, your expertise, your pace
Honoring Your Story
Salmah listens to your story with respect and cultural sensitivity, understanding that your life experience is uniquely yours.
Collaborative Exploration
She works alongside you to explore what you need, making therapy a true partnership between equals.
Empowerment & Growth
The result is a deeper understanding of yourself, affirmed identity, and greater empowerment to live authentically.
How booking works
How to book your first session with Salmah
Every new client at Eye Cue starts the same way. A real person calls you back, checks your insurance, and schedules you.
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Request an appointment
Use the request form, which opens with Salmah already selected, or call 562-860-2891.
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We call or text you
Usually the same day we get your request, during our open hours.
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We check your insurance
We confirm your coverage before you book, so there are no surprises.
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We match you and schedule
With Salmah, or with someone on the team who fits what you need and has openings.
Ask about Salmah's current openings when you call. We are open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Coverage
Insurance accepted for therapy with Salmah and our team
Eye Cue Mental Health accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, Cigna, Aetna, and many others. Plan participation can differ from one clinician to another, so we match you with a clinician your plan covers. Whether your plan covers this depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify before your first session. See the full insurance list and county details.
If you are unsure about your plan, call us and we will be direct about whether we can help.
Telehealth across California
Online therapy with our team anywhere in California
Our clinicians see clients by video anywhere in California. You can join from home, work, or wherever you feel settled, and keep the same clinician for as long as treatment runs. When it helps, you can switch to in-person sessions at our Cerritos office without changing therapists. Ask about Salmah's in-person and video availability on your intake call.
Statewide telehealth depends on your plan. Some Medi-Cal plans are limited to one county: L.A. Care, Carelon, and Health Net Medi-Cal to Los Angeles County, and CalOptima to Orange County. We verify your plan before your first session. See the full insurance list and county details.
In person and online
In person at our Cerritos office
The Eye Cue Mental Health office sits where the 91 and 605 freeways meet, on the LA County and Orange County border.
Anywhere else in California by telehealth. See all locations. Eye Cue Mental Health · 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703 · 562-860-2891 · Open 7 days, 8 AM to 10 PM
Related care
Meet the rest of our clinicians, or read more about the kinds of care listed on this page, including Medi-Cal therapy and telehealth therapy statewide.
Getting started
Ready to start therapy with Salmah?
We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California and most major commercial plans. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify before you start. Open seven days a week, in person in Cerritos or by video across California.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) any time.
- 562-860-2891
- 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703
- Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM