Lorie Salinas, PhD, MSEd, LP, HSP

Lorie Salinas, PhD, MSEd, LP, HSP is a Licensed Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience providing evidence-based psychological care in both federal and private practice settings. She works full time with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she provides specialized clinical services and contributes to program development, training, and consultation. In addition, Dr. Salinas is the Owner of Healing Arts Pathways, PLLC, where she offers virtual, telehealth-based psychotherapy to adults across Texas. Her work is grounded in empirically supported, trauma-informed, and integrative approaches that honor the complexity of each individual’s lived experience.

Dr. Salinas earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Psychology and Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami, and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Trinity University. She has a longstanding commitment to education, mentorship, and the advancement of clinical excellence. Dr. Salinas actively works with psychology trainees from internship programs nationwide, providing supervision, consultation, and professional development. She previously served as adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas, where she contributed to the academic and clinical training of emerging mental health professionals.

Clinically, Dr. Salinas specializes in trauma and stress-related conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, relational and intimacy concerns, reproductive mental health across the lifespan, sexual health, grief and loss, and complex life transitions. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes careful listening, collaborative formulation, and the thoughtful application of empirically and clinically driven interventions tailored to each client’s values and goals. Whether working with veterans in the VA system or individuals in her private practice, Dr. Salinas is dedicated to fostering meaningful healing, resilience, and sustainable change through the art and science of psychotherapy.

• University of Miami - PhD
• University of Miami - MS
• Trinity University - BA