- Trauma and abuse
- Family of origin issues
- Narrative-informed methods
About Sibella
Dr. Sibella Salazar is a New Mexico psychologist (NM Psychologist PSY1700) with eight years of experience providing mental health care. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, complex grief, trauma and questions about identity and self-esteem. She also brings experience supporting clients from LGBT communities and addressing sleep, parenting, career, and burnout concerns.
Earlier in her career she spent two years at a community clinic in Minneapolis. There she worked with Indigenous communities on issues related to complex trauma, historical and intergenerational stress, removal from primary caretaker homes, and adjustment inside and outside the home. That work informs how she understands culture and social context in therapy.
Her approach is relational and interactive, with narrative therapy as a foundation. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their past. She draws on other evidence-based techniques when they fit the client's needs, including cognitive-behavioral methods, person-centered ideas, and mindfulness practices.
She pays attention to how historical and systemic forces shape people's experiences. That includes awareness of prejudice, discrimination, and multicultural stressors. She also addresses family of origin issues and attachment concerns as part of understanding current patterns.
In sessions she works with clients to identify recurring patterns and practical steps for change. She offers straightforward conversation about how past roles and expectations influence today’s choices. The intent is to help people clarify goals, try new behaviors, and track what does and does not help over time.
Approaches used and online session details
Dr. Salazar names narrative therapy as a central approach. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people carry about themselves and their past. It helps when family roles, expectations, or repeating patterns feel stuck and you want to reframe how those stories shape daily life.She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Those methods can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood by breaking cycles that keep problems going. Mindfulness-based practices are included when helpful to build present-moment coping and reduce stress responses.
Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, history, and preferences. Clients and therapist check in together and adjust the approach over time rather than sticking to a single model.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions allow steady progress on patterns that began in childhood while fitting therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as well as relationship, identity, parenting and career concerns. Family of origin issues and attachment difficulties are also within her stated focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a relational, interactive style grounded in narrative therapy and informed by other evidence-based techniques. Sessions emphasize talking through patterns and practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a mental health provider, including time working in a community clinic serving Indigenous communities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New Mexico psychologist listed as NM Psychologist PSY1700 and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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