Welcome! I’m glad you found your way here.

Life can feel overwhelming, especially during times of change, loss, or uncertainty. With everything happening in the world today, you may feel stuck or moving slowly, or unsure of what comes next. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.

Hi! I’m Alania Salazar, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 151833) , located in Santa Barbara, CA. I offer in-person and online telehealth psychotherapy throughout California. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language is not a barrier to receiving quality mental health care.

Before becoming a therapist, I first sat on the other side of the room, navigating my own healing as a teen and young adult. Having someone listen without judgment was deeply transformative, those early experiences continue to shape the heart of my work today. Therapy helped me navigate cultural expectations, explore my identity with compassion, and learn to communicate more openly and authentically. It supported me in building healthier and more abundant relationships with myself and others. These personal experiences inform the empathy, curiosity and cultural awareness I bring into the therapy space, and they guide how I show up for the clients and families I serve.

Whether this is your first time in therapy or a return to the process, you are welcome here. My hope is to offer a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow at your own pace, in your own way.