"Guard your heart and mind" - Philippians 4:6-7

Dr. Sandra Salazar has spent over 20 years in various roles as an educator and counseling professional. She has a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has contributed to research advocating for autism awareness. She has received extensive training in clinical testing for the diagnosis and treatment of: ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Selective Mutism, and Learning Differences. 

She enjoys serving others through supervision, education, consultation and development of other counseling professionals in the mental health field. Her clinical team uses an Integrative Developmental Approach to therapy such as: Expressive Arts, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Registered Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Faith-Based Counseling, Existentialism as well as other evidence-based approaches.

Dr. Salazar has been requested as a guest speaker to present on mental health in the classroom, substance use, family wellness and more. She is a member of the following professional organizations: American Counseling Association with a divisional membership in Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling. She is also a member of the Texas Counseling Association (TCA) with a specialization in Counselor Education and Supervision, as well as the Association of Mental Health Professionals (AMHP). She also holds a Dialectical Behavior Therapy National Certification and Accreditation Association (DBTNCAA). She became a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) in 2021. 

She practices self-care by spending time with family and friends,  participating in daily exercise, promoting healthy nutrition & sleep habits, and starting her day reading scripture and prayer. She loves to travel to new places, meet new people, learn new ways of seeing the world. Above all, Dr. Salazar believes in hope over fear and possibilities over problems!

"All individuals have a purpose in life and desire to achieve their highest potentials. For some people, it can be a struggle. We always have hope in knowing we are never alone - our Lord God loves us and has a plan for everyone..."  - Sandra Salazar, PhD., LPC-S