Getting to Know Me
Beronica Salazar, Ph.D., LCPC (#LCPC-4637) ID, ACS
Welcome! I feel privileged you are exploring my site. I hope this will be a first step (in many) to learn about my services and me.
Supporting individuals through their lives is a rewarding experience for me. I believe in the importance of developing trusting relationships to boost confidence to assist them to explore complex issues. I work toward building on persons' strengths and empowering them to find their best solutions. Part of this process includes gaining awareness through self-discovery about their strengths and barriers. The sessions are aimed at exploring life's difficult situations to help individuals remain connected to their systems and preferred culture.
Making the Connection
I recognize visiting with a new counselor (or supervisor) can be difficult. Finding someone that is a good fit is essential; hence, I encourage individuals to think of the first session as an exploration meeting to assess their comfort with the process while not making any long-term commitments. I invite you to schedule an appointment to meet me.
Professional Credentials & Experience
Dr. Salazar received her master’s degree in marriage, couple & family from Northwest Nazarene University and her Ph.D. in counselor education and counseling from Idaho State University. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (#LCPC-4637) in Idaho, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor from the Center for Credentialing & Education. She served as a resident faculty member in the Graduate School of Counseling program and also as the Clinical Director of the Clinical Mental Counseling and Marriage, Couple and Family Program at George Fox University. Additionally, she is serving as an appointed board member to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist.
Much of Dr. Salazar's clinical experience has included working with trauma survivors, and high-risk clients (youth and adults) at risk of suicide. She is bilingual (Spanish) and culturally competent in working with diverse populations and mindful of embracing cultural differences into the therapeutic process. Dr. Salazar interests include supporting the Latin@/Latinx population. Her passion in service of others has led her to concentrate her practice and research in these areas.
