Mrs. Lorraine Saldivar, LPC-S, LCDC

After raising 3 children, being a youth minsiter and working for the Office of Pro-life and Chaste Living in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, I decided to pursue a higher edcation degree. I obtained an Associates of Applied Science in Addiction's Profession, a Bachelors of Science in Social Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling. My philosophy is that the client is the expert on him or herself and my goal is to help the client identify and work to reach their goal(s). I use an attachment focused, internal familys system, person-centered, holistic approach. I consider mental health intricately connected with physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Therefore, work to understand where a person came from, what is going on in the person's life today and where they would like to be. Then I journey with them, to heal the past when possible in order to free them up to reach their goal(s).

I also assist individuals (16 years or older) experiencing depression, anxiety, or wishing to address a previous or recent trauma.  I am an EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association) Certified EMDR Therapist and a Consultant in Training (CIT).  I use EMDR Therapy to help individuals process trauma, reduce anxiety, and desensitize triggers related to addiction/abuse.

My experience and expertise includes, but is not limited to the following:
•    Trauma
•    Depression & Anxiety
•    Attachment issies
•    Life Changes (relationships, job, empty nest, parenting, caregiver)
•    Loved ones of someone struggling with addiction