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Esteban (Steve) Salazar, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Esteban is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Esteban. View 11 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

He’s really easy to talk to and very well versed in psychology and how the brain works, particularly when it comes to addictions. Even just one session with him was extremely helpful:)

Reviewed November 2022

A very kindhearted man. Esteban Salazar is very professional with his counseling, enhanced by his approachable personality. Not once did I felt I was talked down to or belittled when discussing matters with him. It’s obvious that he is compassionate and it is easy to recommend him to others.

Reviewed August 2021

More about Esteban

  • 10 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hello and welcome, my name is Esteban Salazar, but you can call me Steve. It takes courage to take these steps to address the issues you are currently experiencing. I would love to be a part of your progress to achieve your goals. I know you are the expert of your life; I will follow your lead. I will definitely make suggestions and if I believe we need to address something I will let it be known. I respect your time and money; we will set goals and each week we will make progress towards those goals. I want to get you to the point where you can use the skills you have learned, so you can continue to make progress on your own, whenever you are ready. If you find that you may need another few sessions, you can always comeback.

I have 10 years’ experience working as a counselor and graduated with my master's degree in counseling in 2018, so I have years of experience and recent book knowledge. I started out as an LCDC then I obtained my LPC license, I still hold both licenses. I started out working with people with substance use disorders. I wanted to be able to help people with substance abuse issues and other mental health issues, so I got my master’s degree and got my LPC so I can treat the other mental health disorders. My theoretical approaches include CBT, Solution Focused, Person Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalysis. I have experience working with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, chemical addiction, process addiction, porn addiction, shame and guilt, self-esteem, adjustment issues, LGBTQ issues, impulsivity, codependency, and family/relationship conflicts.

I look forward to getting to know each other and am looking forward to building trust. Your confidentiality is one of my biggest priorities. I work out of a private office, and I also have a home office. Right now, I do all my sessions from my private office, and plan to continue this. I just wanted to be transparent that in the future this can change to adding a couple of days a week to my home office. Both offices provide privacy and have reliable internet services. Thank you for considering me as your counselor, I will do my best to make this as beneficial to you as I possibly can.

The available days shown are only for intakes. I will be able to schedule session in the morning, day or evening. The calendar just does not sync with my other calendar so I have to schedule then manually.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Sex addiction Smoking / vaping cessation

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Esteban (Steve) Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386071298.

  • LPC · Texas · 81278 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Esteban (Steve) Salazar

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

11 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Easy Great listener Anxiety Helped Helpful Listens Easy to talk Guidance Helping

He’s really easy to talk to and very well versed in psychology and how the brain works, particularly when it comes to addictions. Even just one session with him was extremely helpful:)

Reviewed November 2022

A very kindhearted man. Esteban Salazar is very professional with his counseling, enhanced by his approachable personality. Not once did I felt I was talked down to or belittled when discussing matters with him. It’s obvious that he is compassionate and it is easy to recommend him to others.

Reviewed August 2021

He really listens and allows you to express yourself, he doesn't judge and keeps an open mind. He's very compassionate and knows how to help.

Reviewed January 2022

Esteban is wonderful. He is a great listener who doesn’t use his opinions when he is giving advice, which is great because he is unbiased when it comes to everything; religion , sexuality , etc. He was able to relate to me and helped me dig deep into some issues that have caused anxiety that I wasn’t able to focus on in the past. He had quick responses and always responded to my journals and worksheets.

Reviewed November 2021

He listens to you without judgement. His worksheets help out a lot and he knows how nake you feel welcomed.

Reviewed July 2021

Steve has been great to work with for the past month or so. Thoughtful and a great listener!

Reviewed June 2021

Steve is awesome.

Reviewed May 2021

Steve has been very helpful to me, he offers support and solid sound advice. He is responsive and able to think and provide feedback and guidance to a situation without having experienced anything similar. He is easy to talk to and has a fun sense of humor too. He is a good one.

Reviewed April 2021

Steve is great, and I really enjoyed working with him over the last 5 weeks! He’s a very good listener, really insightful, and definitely helped me process some tough thoughts and the stress/anxiety I was feeling. I appreciate it so much!

Reviewed April 2021

Esteban us a great therapist he is a great listener and offers me good tools to deal with issues I have in the future. I’m excited to work with him more

Reviewed April 2021

Very good at helping me get through my issues

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Esteban (Steve) Salazar offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Esteban (Steve) Salazar works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Esteban (Steve) Salazar speak?

Esteban (Steve) Salazar speaks English.

How many years of experience does Esteban (Steve) Salazar have?

Esteban (Steve) Salazar has 10 years of experience.

Where is Esteban (Steve) Salazar licensed to practice?

Esteban (Steve) Salazar is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Esteban (Steve) Salazar accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Esteban (Steve) Salazar does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Esteban (Steve) Salazar offer?

Esteban (Steve) Salazar offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Esteban (Steve) Salazar?

Esteban (Steve) Salazar can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Esteban (Steve) Salazar?

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