Practitioner Name: Roxy Salamanca
Title: Licensed Professional Counselor

Hellloo! My name is Roxy Salamanca and I am a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor. I was born in North Jersey and raised in Pennsylvania by my parents who immigrated from Colombia. I enjoy learning about various cultures and traditions, and I prioritize inclusivity to help build a strong therapeutic rapport with everyone I work with. I will work with you to build your safe space as we navigate your mental health needs.

Educational Background:

I graduated from Temple University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. I then obtained my Master’s in Science at Chestnut Hill College where I concentrated on Children and Adolescents and a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Professional Experience:
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with families in rebuilding attachments within the family system and improving family communication. I have experience working with individuals with symptoms related to:

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder (Bipolar I and II)

• Body Dysmorphia

• Body Dysphoria

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Depression

• Gender Dysphoria

• Panic Disorder

• PTSD

Therapeutic Approach:
I use a client centered approach; you are the expert of you! I would love to help you learn and implement evidence-based interventions to help improve your quality of life. My approaches include:

1.     Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Develop healthy thinking patterns and beliefs that lead to the alleviation and help prevent the relapse of distressing emotions.

2.      Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Learn emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage distressing emotions and improve quality of life.

3.      Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR): Alleviate the symptoms associated with traumatic and distressing memories using bilateral stimulation. (I am currently working towards certification.)

Get to know me: In my free time I enjoy travelling, taking my dog on walks, volunteering at the PSPCA, and listening to music.

P.S. I welcome all pet pictures!