My name is Salih, and I am a doctoral candidate in the PsyD Program at Rivier University. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Fisher College. Throughout my graduate and doctoral education, I have continued to build my clinical knowledge and experience while developing my approach to working with clients.

Throughout my clinical training, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in school-based, community mental health, residential, and outpatient settings. I have worked with individuals experiencing various emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, substance use, behavioral difficulties, relationship issues, and challenges related to major life transitions. My earlier training also provided me with experience working with adolescents facing substance-use concerns and with immigrant and refugee populations, which deepened my interest in understanding how culture, family, environment, and life experiences influence psychological well-being.

My clinical approach focuses on building a collaborative, supportive therapeutic relationship while recognizing that each person brings different strengths, experiences, needs, and goals to therapy. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while integrating other evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches when appropriate. My experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma has also strengthened my passion for helping clients understand and manage how difficult experiences can influence their emotions, thoughts, relationships, and daily functioning.

I view clients as individuals rather than defining them solely by a diagnosis or presenting concern, and I consider developmental, cultural, interpersonal, and environmental factors when understanding each person’s experiences.

My goal as a clinician is to create a respectful, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and working toward goals that matter to them. I value collaboration throughout the therapy process and hope to help clients recognize their strengths, cultivate effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes that enhance their overall well-being.