Michael J. di Salvo, (He/Him/His), 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.
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.
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.
4 ratings with written reviews
October 9, 2025
Di Salvo is always amazing. I'm glad I was able to find him on this platform. He has always given valuable feedback. He is a great listener and a warm and supportive sound board.
July 1, 2025
Thank you for implementing therapeutic communication, and coming to an agreed assignment for next session. (Also, laughing at my jokes!)
June 12, 2025
When I was doing my research on finding a therapist, what struck out differently is so much diversity and so much mindedness and openness to the LGBT class community and openness just two people in general religiously, as well as just being nonjudgmental that really resonated with me and he’s very well educated and well rounded