Dr. Daniela Salazar , PhD (Colombia)

As a clinical psychologist, I work collaboratively with my clients to transform difficulties into meaningful and valuable experiences. I value deeply listening to people and walking alongside them through their life journeys, offering practical strategies to overcome obstacles and foster personal growth. 

I was born in Colombia and raised in the United States. With over 15 years of experience across private practice and having worked in school settings as a school counselor and special needs specialist, my expertise spans across a wide range of psychological concerns, helping adults, couples and children to navigate challenges and situations in life, workplace and school settings. 

I have a particular interest in working with couples, children, mood disorders, and professionals navigating high- pressure environments.

In addition to individual and relational therapy, I also work with corporate clients and professionals, offering coaching sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, stress management, leadership development, work–life balance, and resilience.   

Works with Clients:
Children (4 yrs+), Adolescents, Adults (18 yrs+), Professionals & Corporate Clients

Languages:
English, Spanish

Services Offered

• Parent Intake
• Individual Therapy
• Couple Therapy
• Relational Therapy
• Sibling Therapy
• Parental Guidance
• Coaching for Professionals and Corporate Clients (stress management, emotional regulation, leadership support, personal effectiveness)

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Gottman Method

Presenting Concerns

General Concerns:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Low mood or depression
• Personal growth and self-improvement
• Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)

Specific Concerns:

• Anger
• Irritability
• Emotional outbursts and severe moodswings
• Situation-specific fear and phobias

Relationship Concerns:

• Relationship dissatisfaction or improvement
• High-conflict romantic relationships
• Divorce, separation, and break-ups
• Family and parenting concerns
• Non-romantic interpersonal challenges

Minors:

• Emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

Qualifications & Memberships

• PhD. Clinical Psychology (Colombia) 
• MA in Health and Clinical Psychology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Madrid, Spain) 
• BA in Psychology from Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia) 
• Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science 
• Member of the American Psychology Association 
• Member of the Spanish Association of EMDR
• Registered as a Professional Clinical Psychologist in the School of Psychologist in Bogotá, Colombia 
• Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)