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Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S

Diana M Salazar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
3575 Bonita Beach Road Southwest, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Let's Connect (239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
I provide individual, couple's and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or social difficulties. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and EMDR trained therapist with more than twelve years of experience. I co-founded Sunshine State Counseling Center ten years ago! In my practice, I empower individuals to build and develop their inner strengths by providing compassionate, ethical and professional therapeutic services.
My areas of specialty are emotional and behavioral challenges, difficulty adjusting to new life situations, families experiencing divorce and co-parenting, relational difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and mood disorders such as but not limited to depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders.
I use multiple therapeutic modalities such as but not limited to, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Gottman Method Couple's Therapy. I comfortably provide therapy to English and Spanish speaking clients.
Call or Diana M Salazar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (239) 208-0959

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sunshine State Counseling Center

3575 Bonita Beach Road Southwest

Bonita Springs, FL 34134 map

(239) 208-0959

Sunshine State Counseling Center

13130 Westlinks Terrace

Unit 8

Fort Myers, FL 33913 map

I specialize in Child, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sunshine State Counseling Center

3575 Bonita Beach Road Southwest

Bonita Springs, FL 34134 map

(239) 208-0959

Sunshine State Counseling Center

13130 Westlinks Terrace

Unit 8

Fort Myers, FL 33913 map

I specialize in Child, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Managed Care Concepts
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MultiPlan
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Staywell
  • Sunshine Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
  • Wellfleet
  • Zelis Healthcare
  • Out of Network
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Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (239) 208-0959
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Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (239) 208-0959

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW12686 Diana M Salazar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Florida Gulf Coast University, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Association for Play Therapy T72886 / 2015
  • Certificate from Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy TF-CBT Certified Therapist / 2015
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Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (239) 208-0959

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (239) 208-0959

3 Endorsements

Dr. Remy Nelson
Dr. Remy Nelson
CounselorPhDLMHCNCCCCMHC
Mrs. Diana M Salazar dedicates herself to helping her clients experience better lives. She is an excellent therapist. Sra. Diana M Salazar se dedica a ayudar a sus clientes a experimentar vidas mejores. Ella es una terapeuta excelente. -Dr. Remy Nelson
Sunshine Psychiatry, LLC
Sunshine Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerMSNAPRN-BC
Diana and the staff at Sunshine State Counseling are top notch and very professional. I highly recommend Diana.
Sunshine State Counseling Center
Sunshine State Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-SRPT-S
As our Clinical Director, Diana Salazar, LCSW-S; Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor works diligently on a daily basis to assure the quality of services Sunshine State Counseling Center delivers to our SWFL community.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish
Spanish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (239) 208-0959

Location

Primary Location

Sunshine State Counseling Center

3575 Bonita Beach Road Southwest

Bonita Springs, FL 34134

(239) 208-0959

Additional Location

Sunshine State Counseling Center

13130 Westlinks Terrace

Unit 8

Fort Myers, FL 33913

(239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (239) 208-0959
Photo of Diana M Salazar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Diana M Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (239) 208-0959