- narrative therapy
- mindfulness methods
- CBT techniques
About Sibella
Dr. Sibella Salazar is a New Mexico psychologist (NM Psychologist PSY1700) with eight years of experience as a mental health provider. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, complex grief, identity questions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem.
Salazar spent two years at a community clinic in Minneapolis focusing on Indigenous communities. There she supported people dealing with complex and intergenerational trauma, sociocultural stressors, removal from primary caretaker homes, and adjustment difficulties both inside and outside the home.
Her practice draws on narrative therapy as a foundation and combines techniques from several evidence-based approaches. She references Indigenous Ways of Knowing to shape how she selects interventions, and uses cognitive-behavioral methods, person-centered elements, and mindfulness when those tools fit a person’s needs.
In sessions she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and awareness of historical and systemic influences that affect mental health. Work often involves talking through personal stories, identifying patterns that no longer serve, and testing small changes between sessions to see what helps in daily life.
People often come for help with life changes, career questions, parenting strain, intimacy or attachment concerns, and coping with prejudice or discrimination. Her approach is collaborative: she and the client decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed over time.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Salazar bases her work on narrative therapy, which focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. Narrative approaches help separate problems from identity and identify alternative storylines to try in everyday life. She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to map thoughts and behaviors and test small, practical changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.Mindfulness practices are offered as another tool to build attention and reduce reactivity. These techniques can help with sleep problems, stress, and managing intense emotions. Together these methods give concrete skills and ways to reframe difficult experiences without promising a specific outcome.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This means the approach can shift over early sessions as priorities and needs become clearer.
Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional from their own location while focusing on practical steps for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other life stresses including career and parenting concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure of purpose?
She uses narrative foundations and integrates cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness strategies to help you examine your story, try practical changes, and clarify next steps over time.
What is her background in working with diverse communities?
She spent two years at a community clinic in Minneapolis working with Indigenous communities on complex and intergenerational trauma and sociocultural stressors.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New Mexico psychologist with the credential NM Psychologist PSY1700 and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.