Carolena Salazar, LMHC, WA | Psychotherapist

About Carolena Salazar

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Couples Therapy

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Person-Centered

Positive Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carolena Salazar

Carrie Salazar helps children, teens, and adults across Washington navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with compassionate, affirming, and evidence-based mental health care. At LifeStance Health, they provide individual therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and a wide range of additional mental health concerns. Carrie creates a supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, building emotional resilience, and developing healthier coping strategies that support long-term well-being. Carrie is especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those navigating complex family systems or stressful transitions. Their work also includes support with parental custody concerns and disability paperwork, helping clients and families manage emotionally challenging systems with clarity, advocacy, and practical guidance. Carrie understands how social pressures, identity development, and life stressors can affect mental health and self-esteem, and they strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. Using a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, Carrie integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, and parenting skills strategies to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, communication, and self-awareness. They work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing concerns related to depression, PTSD/trauma, school avoidance, and additional emotional or behavioral challenges. Carrie also has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and military or veteran populations. Carrie believes therapy should be collaborative, accessible, and tailored to each individual's lived experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Carolena Salazar, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Washington

21727 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Washington

Education and training

South University, Columbia (Master's)

NPI number

1699360404

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Carolena Salazar?

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Is Carolena Salazar accepting new patients?

Carolena Salazar generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Carolena Salazar's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Carolena Salazar online?

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What practice does Carolena Salazar work with?

Carolena Salazar works with LifeStance Health - Washington.

Where is Carolena Salazar's office located?

Carolena Salazar has 2 office locations in Edmonds, view full addresses on Carolena Salazar's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carolena Salazar?

Carolena Salazar frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Carolena Salazar on their profile.