What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.95
Average wait time
4.95
Bedside manner
4.95
“Miguel is hands down the best therapist I have had the pleasure of working alongside. His solutions focused method of therapy is really effective. He teaches logic and skills to build your strengths. Your strengths along with the structured formulas he teaches can be used to solve practically any problem. During each therapy session, Miguel takes notes and maps out solutions in the Vibe Canvas app. I like this approach, because all the session notes are recorded in the app and you can always refer back to them later. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Miguel. I highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for an excellent therapist!”
JSMore than 1 year ago
“Doc has been instrumental in my mental health journey. From major problems to minor issues, his approach as helped me immensely and there is nothing so major he cannot handle r so minor where I learn nothing from it. I have sought mental health professionals since I was a child and my long time therapist retired. This is how I met Doc and he was able to pick up right where I left off. He has a deep wheelhouse, catering to all kinds of issues from crisis to maintenance through his wholistic approach focused not just on the problem but all contributing factors that influence it. He has a kind approach and is patient with me when I am stubborn. I would recommend Miguel “Doc” for anyone looking to improve their mental health. ”
TCMore than 1 year ago
About Miguel Salinas
Focus areas
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
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ChristianEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Miguel Salinas
(Disclaimer: I do not prescribe medications and do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.)
I am the owner of Clean Slate Counseling in Texas, integrating my experience as a former Active Duty Navy service member with my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice uses structured, goal‑oriented therapy to reduce the time, intensity, and frequency of emotional distress. I apply cognitive and memory‑based strategies to help clients build new habits of logic and perception by identifying strengths, recognizing weaknesses, and learning how strengths can be intentionally used to overcome those weaknesses.
For clients who enjoy gaming, I offer an immersive therapeutic world in Minecraft. This interactive realm includes therapy police, therapy court, and therapy prison, where negative thoughts and emotions are symbolically arrested, evaluated, and contained. This creative approach helps clients externalize internal struggles and engage in therapy with curiosity and openness.
My therapeutic process includes structured homework focused on reviewing old habits, brainstorming alternative responses, and reflecting on perceived problematic behaviors. Together, we examine patterns, build momentum, and deepen self‑understanding. Clients should expect a reflective and engaging experience that promotes insight and personal growth.
I also developed MyElara.ai, a software platform that serves as a companion for both client and clinician. It provides feedback on journal entries, check‑ins, and homework, offering a more comprehensive view of client effort outside the therapy session. This multilayered, customized system enhances treatment by giving clinicians richer data and helping clients track progress with greater clarity.
In my practice, I value progress over profits, which is why I innovate. My Elara supports the strengths‑based modality I teach, narrowing the path toward understanding, identifying themes beyond the session, and directing effort where the client need it most
What should a new client know about working with you?
I help people break through emotional patterns, not just talk about them. As a licensed professional counselor, I blend the science of structured habit formation with the art of emotional insight. Whether you are navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, personal growth, or identity shifts, I provide a clear and practical framework that helps you align your actions with who you want to become.
My practice is grounded in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, strengths based therapy, and cognitive emotional alignment. Together, we reverse engineer the habits shaped by insecurity, avoidance, or self doubt, tracing them back to the moments they first formed. From there, we reconstruct them using the strengths you already possess. My work is not about eliminating weakness. It is about designing intentional and repeatable alternatives that challenge old patterns and support sustainable growth.
I believe meaningful change requires effort, consistency, and emotional ownership. Validation has its place, but I offer more than reflection. I help you shift your perception, because change does not happen by feeling seen alone. It happens when you learn to see yourself differently and practice new habits that reinforce that identity.
I equip clients with practical tools such as the Vibe Canvas and the Clean Slate framework to promote clarity, resilience, and sustainable emotional change. We do not just explore problems. We build systems to outgrow them.
A key part of my work is My Elara, the therapy companion I created to support clients between sessions. My Elara provides active tracking of emotions, habits, communication patterns, and therapeutic homework. It helps you stay engaged with your goals throughout the week and gives me insight into your progress so our sessions remain focused and effective. My Elara strengthens the therapeutic process by supporting accurate and sustainable progress for both clients and clinicians.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I am not a therapist who simply validates and listens. I help you see things differently so you can live differently. My process is structured, strengths based, and solution oriented. In our work together, we identify where emotional patterns began, reverse engineer the habits formed in moments of fear or insecurity, and reconstruct them into repeatable behaviors that align with who you want to become.
A typical session balances emotional insight with practical action. We explore your patterns, clarify your goals, and design specific habits and tools that support measurable and sustainable growth. You will not just gain insight. You will gain a system. Together, we build routines and strategies that make emotional progress something you can track, practice, and repeat.
I bring a blend of directness and empathy to every session. You can expect a grounded presence, clear guidance, and a focus on effort, consistency, and intentional living. My goal is to help you stop circling the same thoughts and start building a more structured and empowered emotional life.
A key part of my process is My Elara, the therapy companion I created to support you between sessions. My Elara allows you to actively track emotions, habits, communication patterns, and therapeutic homework. It helps you stay engaged with your goals throughout the week and gives me insight into your progress so our sessions remain focused and effective. My Elara strengthens the work we do together by supporting accurate and sustainable progress for both clients and clinicians.
If you are ready to replace overwhelm with structure and reactivity with intentionality, this is where your clean slate begins.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes
Education and background
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Education and training
- The University of Texas at San Antonio, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- The University of Texas at San Antonio, BA Psychology
- The University of Texas at San Antonio, Executive MBA
Awards and publications
- Texas Business Hall of Fame
- Previous President of Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society in Counseling
NPI number
1457834400
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.95
Wait time
4.95
Bedside manner
4.95
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Miguel is Amazing! His process is smooth and efficient for whatever you would need.
More than 1 year agoAB
Miguel is hands down the best therapist I have had the pleasure of working alongside. His solutions focused method of therapy is really effective. He teaches logic and skills to build your strengths. Your strengths along with the structured formulas he teaches can be used to solve practically any problem. During each therapy session, Miguel takes notes and maps out solutions in the Vibe Canvas app. I like this approach, because all the session notes are recorded in the app and you can always refer back to them later. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Miguel. I highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for an excellent therapist!
More than 1 year agoJS
Doc has been instrumental in my mental health journey. From major problems to minor issues, his approach as helped me immensely and there is nothing so major he cannot handle r so minor where I learn nothing from it. I have sought mental health professionals since I was a child and my long time therapist retired. This is how I met Doc and he was able to pick up right where I left off. He has a deep wheelhouse, catering to all kinds of issues from crisis to maintenance through his wholistic approach focused not just on the problem but all contributing factors that influence it. He has a kind approach and is patient with me when I am stubborn. I would recommend Miguel “Doc” for anyone looking to improve their mental health.
More than 1 year agoTC
I loved the structured approach, with both homework and a visual representation of the sessions that's always available to reference back to at a later date. It helps being able to track progress as well as refresh certain concepts after a while. I highly recommend working with Miguel
More than 1 year agoJG
This therapist is the best I’ve ever had. Extremely committed to the client in every way. Have been with this therapist for several years and he is the reason mental health is kept on an even keel. A true professional and friend.
More than 1 year agoWW
It was amazing working with him. He was extremely friendly and conversational. He used visual aids and physically drew out the negative pathway my brain was taking and then showed me the path I should be on and gave me the skills and homework to get there - and it worked. Would recommend him to anyone :)
More than 1 year agoAR
Miguel is very organized and has a very professional approach. He’s action focused and helps you apply his strategies to your life immediately. He’s responsive and always willing to help however possible. We really appreciate his help and communication.
More than 1 year agoNP
His approach to goal oriented therapy and using a step by step method has taken me from a anxiety riddled man to someone who feels in control of his life again and is truly enjoying it. I absolutely recommend Miguel to anyone who wants to take the next steps to mental health wellness and understanding of one's self. For the veterans who may be reading this, he gets us, as he is us. I was nervous about seeking help too, but Miguel's method worked for me. Put the work in and go into it with an open mind. Thanks again Miguel.
More than 1 year agoMR
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What practice does Miguel Salinas work with?
Miguel Salinas works with Clean Slate Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Miguel Salinas?
Miguel Salinas frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Miguel Salinas on their profile.
What languages does Miguel Salinas speak?
Miguel Salinas speaks English.
How do patients rate Miguel Salinas in reviews?
19 patients have reviewed Miguel Salinas. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.