Our Team
Dr. Lisa Salstein
Psychiatrist, Founder
Dr. Lisa Salstein, MD (she/her) is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who cares deeply for her patients and believes that compassion is the foundation of healing. Her approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in the belief that change is possible and that no one should feel alone in their struggles.
Dr. Salstein’s path to psychiatry began as a teenager, volunteering with a suicide prevention program. This early experience inspired a lifelong commitment to helping others. She earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts and completed her psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, with a focus on advanced therapy training.
With a diverse background that spans medication management, multiple therapy modalities, neuroscience, and mental health research, Dr. Salstein brings a wide range of tools to support individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. She works as a partner in your healing, integrating therapy and medication when needed to help you navigate obstacles and move toward a more fulfilling life.
You're not alone, and when you're ready, Dr. Salstein is here to support you on your path to feeling better.
Jesahel Madfes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-c, PMHNP-BC
Jesahel (she/her) is a highly experienced and dually-certified healthcare provider specializing in psychiatric and primary care for the LGBTQIA+ community. As both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP, certified since 2011) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Jesahel offers a rare and valuable holistic approach to patient health, seamlessly integrating mental and physical well-being.
Originally from Mexico City, Jesahel completed undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and earned a Master’s degree in Nursing from UCSF. Her practice is founded on evidence-based medicine and a collaborative, shared decision-making model, ensuring that patients and provider work together as a team.
Jesahel’s passion for equitable access to care extends globally. She has provided primary and perinatal care during extensive medical missions, including work in the Guatemalan Highlands and refugee camps in Greece, demonstrating a profound dedication to vulnerable populations.
To maintain her own health and happiness, Jesahel enjoys hiking with her dogs and partner, paddleboarding, and spending quality time with friends.
Esther Crane
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Esther (they/them) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, dedicated to serving each individual with compassion and understanding. Their goal is to help you feel empowered to live authentically and confidently in the world. If you're seeking a practitioner who truly values you, is committed to your mental well-being, and incorporates your unique experiences, they are here to support you on your journey.
Their approach is rooted in trauma-informed care and they take great satisfaction in helping clients navigate effective treatments for depression, mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, neurodivergence, and other mental health challenges. One of their passions is working with the LGBTQIA+ community, creating a gender-affirming space that is safe and welcoming.
Amanda Spinella
Operations Manager
Amanda (she/they) is thrilled to support the team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care by ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly.
As Operations Manager, Amanda oversees client intake, manages communications, and streamlines administrative workflows to create a seamless experience for both clients and clinicians. With a background in both organizational systems and care-centered work, Amanda brings a thoughtful, values-aligned approach to logistics, always centering accessibility, clarity, and efficiency.
When not behind the scenes at Salinda, Amanda is also a multidisciplinary artist and community organizer, committed to building spaces of healing, connection, and joy.