Michael Salinas

Michael Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adults and teens facing challenges related to anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and relationship issues. He partners with individuals and couples dealing with overwhelming stress, emotional confusion, loneliness, isolation, and existential questions about their relationships, careers, or life choices. Michael understands that everyone seeks peace and clarity, aiming to liberate themselves from the cycle of negative self-talk and self-criticism that can feel all-consuming. With a fundamental belief in the human need for connection, acceptance, and understanding, his therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, empathic, and non-judgmental. Michael brings patience, warmth, and a steadfast commitment to exploring each individual's needs on their journey toward wellness and peace of mind. Therapy with him is designed to be accessible, collaborative, and tailored to one's unique circumstances, needs, and aspirations. He emphasizes the importance of an open and trusting therapeutic relationship, believing that through this connection, clients can enhance their self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience, ultimately transforming their challenges into opportunities for growth. Taking the next step in the therapeutic process with Michael is a worthwhile pursuit towards becoming the best version of oneself.