Our counselors provide therapy in Salem, OR

Christine Salas is a compassionate, heart centered Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon as well as a Healing Touch Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Loyola University New Orleans and received her Master’s in Social Work from San Diego State University. Christine has over 8 years of experience working with adults and older adults seeking support with stress management, life transitions, end of life, depression, and anxiety. Christine is a brief therapy expert, and supports her clients by utilizing mindfulness based, solutions focused, collaborative, strength based, and cognitive behavioral approaches, always working in partnership with her clients to best meet their unique needs and goals. Christine assists her clients in changing limiting beliefs into more empowering ones, releasing energy that no longer serves them, and cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness. Christine is here to support your self-development and healing journey so that you can feel empowered to create the life you desire and find more meaning and purpose in your life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience providing mental health care to individuals and families. I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, parenting concerns, and interpersonal challenges. My work is grounded in collaboration and focuses on helping clients build insight, confidence, and practical skills to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.

I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My background includes in-home family therapy, individual outpatient care, and hospital-based work. I use evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each client’s goals.

I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring challenges and working toward meaningful change. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, adjusting to a new role, or seeking greater balance, I am here to support you. I invite you to schedule a session when you are ready.

Katherine Pixley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience. She works with individuals on the entire life spectrum, engaging them in building needed confidence and skills to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting, and life transitions, along with other mental, emotional, and physical health diagnoses. Katherine supports and guides clients in connecting the impact of their experiences with external behaviors.

Katherine graduated from Antioch University New England and holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She combines traditional approaches such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy with dance/movement therapy, EMDR, and internal family systems.

Building trust in therapy is key to accepting where you are and committing to move in a new direction. Katherine seeks to create a non-judgmental space for this experience to grow and strengthen. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a more hopeful future, schedule an appointment with Katherine today!

Traci Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas with 19 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, difficult life transitions, dysfunctional relationships, sexual abuse, and much more.

Traci earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tulane University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University. Traci seeks to align with every client using a person-centered approach to identify the changes the client wishes to make in their own lives and the barriers or obstacles preventing those changes. Traci helps clients by crafting small, attainable steps that can be taken to move towards those desired changes.

She believes in meeting each client where they are in terms of skills and interpersonal relationship style while remaining person-centered, strengths-based, and continually focused on progress. Traci wants to establish an open, honest and supportive relationship with you while helping you maintain direct communication and encouraging assertiveness in your relationships with others.