- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem and identity
- Narrative informed practice
About Sibella
Dr. Sibella Salazar is a psychologist licensed in New Mexico with eight years of experience as a mental health provider. She has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, and difficulties with identity and motivation.
Before moving to New Mexico she spent two years at a community clinic in Minneapolis working closely with Indigenous communities. There she addressed complex and intergenerational trauma, sociocultural stressors, removal from primary caregiver homes, and challenges adjusting in and outside the home.
Her practice is informed by narrative therapy as a foundation. She draws on a range of approaches - for example cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered ideas, and mindfulness practices - when they suit a person’s needs. She also uses Indigenous Ways of Knowing to shape how she understands history and culture in therapy.
In sessions she favors an interactive, relational style that pays attention to history and social context. She works to be respectful and sensitive to cultural differences while focusing on practical steps people can try between appointments.
People come to her with questions about career direction, parenting strain, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes. She helps talk through these concerns and looks at patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour that keep problems stuck.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Salazar practices from a narrative foundation, which means she focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and how those stories shape current problems. Narrative work helps when someone wants to understand identity, life purpose, or the impact of past events on present choices.She also uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood. Mindfulness-based ideas are used to help people notice reactions and practice calm, which can support stress reduction and emotional regulation.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what feels most useful and adjust techniques over time based on the client’s goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, parenting strain, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses an interactive, relational approach with narrative therapy as a foundation and draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas, person-centered techniques, and mindfulness where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a mental health provider, including community clinic work with Indigenous populations in Minneapolis.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as NM Psychologist PSY1700 and practices in New Mexico.
Can people use a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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