A Career Dedicated to Evidence-Based Psychological Care

For 20 years, I have served as director and clinical psychologist at the Center for Integrative Psychotherapy in Allentown, PA, providing cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents, adults, and seniors with anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, and depressive disorders. I am relocating to Colorado in November 2026, and I will continue working remotely with patients in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and 42 other PSYPACT-authorized states.

Education and training:

PsyD, Clinical Psychology – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia.

MS, Clinical Psychology – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia.

MA, Social Psychology – Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.

BS in Psychology – Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Venezuela.

Center for Brief Therapy, PCOM, Doctoral Internship.

Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, Post-doctoral Residency.

Additional advanced training:

Cognitive Therapy and Supervision in Cognitive Therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia.

Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Prolonged Exposure for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Licenses

Licensed Psychologist, Pennsylvania – PS015605

Licensed Psychologist, Colorado – PSY 0007036

Licensed Psychologist, Venezuela – No. 00866 (inactive)

PSYPACT-Mobility # 25380. This means that I can extend my telepsychology services to 44 states.

Certifications

Diplomate, Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology – American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT)

Certified Trainer & Consultant, Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT)

Beck Institute Certified Clinician (BI-CBT-CC)

Why Choose a Certified CBT Specialist?

When seeking treatment for OCD and related disorders, anxiety disorders, or PTSD, working with a highly trained specialist matters. Effective treatment requires precise, evidence-based protocols. My practice is built on advanced credentials vetted by the most respected CBT boards and institutions in the field:

ABPP Board Certification: I am Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. This means a national panel of senior specialists has thoroughly scrutinized and verified my clinical work, case conceptualizations, and treatment of complex behavioral patterns.

Dual Certified CBT Clinician: I hold formal clinical certifications from both the Beck Institute (the international home of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT). These rigorous certifications ensure true mastery of the behavioral and cognitive models necessary to dismantle anxiety and trauma loops and create new and helpful patterns.

What This Means for You: When we work together on your problems and goals, I use the gold standard of scientific research and top-tier clinical excellence to guide your treatment. We won't just talk about your problems; we will actively map how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors maintain them. Using precise, proven interventions—such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and specialized trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies—we will collaborate to build practical, sustainable tools that empower you to face your fears, break old patterns, and improve your quality of life.

Additional work experience

For more than a decade, I have served as faculty and clinical supervisor at the world-renowned Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, where I train clinicians worldwide. My teaching emphasizes process-based CBT, competency-based supervision, and culturally informed practice. I also supervise psychiatry residents at Jefferson/Lehigh Valley Health Network, providing supervision and advanced instruction in CBT and supportive psychotherapy since 2021.

I have conducted workshops and invited presentations across Latin America, Europe, and the United States, including Brazil, Panama, Costa Rica, Spain, and Venezuela. My most recent presentations include Written Exposure Therapy, culturally responsive CBT, virtual reality exposure therapy, and optimizing exposure-based CBT.

I have held academic appointments for more than twenty years. I was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where I taught CBT conceptualization, intervention, and professional development. Earlier in my career, I served as Professor and Chair of the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program at Universidad Rafael Urdaneta in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela.

Books by Dr. Salas:

Getting Better Every Day. The Client’s Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treatment (2020). Meadville, Pennsylvania: Fulton Books.

Panic Disorder. Assessment and Treatment Through a Wide-Angle Lens (with F.M. Dattilio) (2000). Phoenix, Arizona: Zeig, Tucker & Co.

Inteligencia Social [Social Intelligence] (1986). Caracas, Venezuela: Editorial Planeta.

Recent publications by Dr. Salas:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depressive Disorders. SAGE Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders (2025).

Major Depressive Disorder. SAGE Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders (2025).