Michael J. di Salvo
Michael J. di Salvo, Psychotherapist, LICSW, LCSW-IC, C-DBT, CTTP, C-GIP, CCATP, is a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker with over thirty-year's experience. He is licensed and certified in multiple states and works with adults (18 Years +). He has several specialty care areas in mental health therapy, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Trauma-Focused, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology. Please note that I do not offer couples or family therapy at this time.
He is also a long-time advocate and mental health treatment provider for persons minority/oppressed populations, LGBTQ+ Community and many other persons in need.
He works with various Life Transitions, Coming-Out, Sexual Orientation, Gender Issues, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Geriatrics, LGBTQ+, Bias, Race, Ethnicity, Discrimination, Trauma, Career, Vets/Emergency Responders and Co-Occurring Disorders. He works with many diverse populations and works with persons who have experienced trauma, discrimination, racism, defamation, prejudice, hate and bias in any form. He is also a long-time advocate and mental health treatment provider for persons minority/oppressed populations, LGBTQ+ Community and many other persons in need. Mr. di Salvo provides a safe, supportive, welcoming, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for all people. *Virtual Sessions are available to all patients at this time in the following states: DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, NV, PA, SC, VA, & WA. He graduated with honors. He obtained his undergraduate and post-graduate studies, research and internships through The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
First session
During the first session there will be brief introductions to give both parties an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns they may have and help decide what priorities may be needed to be primarily focused on in the therapeutic process.
Strengths
Person-centered and motivated. Accepting and nonjudgmental. Goal Oriented. Treatment Centered. Measurable Outcomes. Successful Collaboration.
Ideal clients
Adults 18-year-old +, Geriatrics, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Career Counseling. Men's Issues, Military/Veteran Affairs, First Responders.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Method of treatments include assisting the individual with focusing upon positive traits and living more in the present.
Motivational Interviewing
Working with the individual to think about motivation differently and guide them from focusing upon obstacles to thinking about change and positively planning for overall life changes.
Multicultural
Working with all people from all different backgrounds and belief systems.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Man
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)