I am Maricela Salazar (she/her), a Latina Austinite who embraces the various roles in my life, including being a parent, a spouse, and a clinical social worker. In my practice, I specialize in individual and couples therapy and hold an unconditional positive regard for all clients who seek my services, meeting them on their respective journeys to healing. With extensive training and experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, I take an integrated approach to understanding the unique problems of the individual. I am trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in my practice.
My services are culturally inclusive, meaning that I am capable and willing to recognize and engage in discussions around the similarities and differences between myself and client(s) and acknowledge that not all trauma is the same. Race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, abilities, as well as many other identities shape our experiences and how we view the world. By understanding and inviting this context into my practice, I can provide a more transparent and safe space for trauma healing and growth.
My experience is in community mental health, family reunification, and working with families and children in foster care. It is important for clients to get their therapeutic needs met, but also feel that I am invested in establishing a meaningful relationship with them, and partner with them throughout the process. If you have decided it is time to make a shift in your journey, or maybe you are still uncertain, please contact me, as I offer free 15 minute consultations.
“You either walk inside your story and own it or stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.”
-Brene Brown