Licensed to practice in 12 states and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.

Michael J. di Salvo

(he/him)

LCSW, 35 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

Michael J. di Salvo, Psychotherapist, LICSW, LCSW-IC, C-DBT, CTTP, C-GIP, CCATP, EMDR, 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, Grief and Loss Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology and EMDR. 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. Mr. di Salvo 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. Mr. di Salvo graduated with honors. He obtained his undergraduate and post-graduate studies, research and internships through The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Person-centered and motivated. Accepting and nonjudgmental. Goal Oriented. Treatment Centered. Measurable Outcomes. Successful Collaboration.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Adults 18-year-old +, Geriatrics, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Career Counseling. Men's Issues, Military/Veteran Affairs, First Responders.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Grief

Military/Veterans

Self Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Accepts

Cash - $175 per session

Aetna

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Ambetter Health

Amerihealth

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Anthem - Medicare

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

Braven Health - Medicare

Capital Blue Cross

Capital Blue Cross - Medicare

CareFirst

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

Geisinger - Commercial

Geisinger - Medicare

Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

GTEB

Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Highmark

Highmark - Medicare

Horizon

Horizon - Medicare

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

Kaiser Northwest

Kaiser Northwest - Medicare

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente - Medicare

Medicare

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Regence BlueShield of Washington

Regence BlueShield of Washington (Medicare Advantage)

Regence Group Administrators

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

UPMC Health Plan

WellCare

WellCare of Georgia

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Positive Psychology

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.

, 186 ratings

15 ratings with written reviews

July 1, 2026

Excellent. Looking forward to more sessions

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Michael

June 27, 2026

I love Michael. He definitely can be seen as an awesome friend that will help you focus and get you on the right track

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Michael

June 17, 2026

Michael was easy to talk to

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Michael