About
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, or burnout make it hard to feel steady and confident. Many of my clients—adults, teens, and parents—want relief that feels practical, not pressured. Using EMDR and sensory‑aware strategies, I help calm the nervous system, rebuild confidence, and restore clarity. Sessions are structured, rhythmic, and restorative designed to help you feel more regulated and capable in daily life. I help clients move through anxiety, trauma, and overwhelm using EMDR and regulation‑based tools. My approach is calm, structured, and sensory‑aware, offering practical strategies that help you feel more grounded, confident, and capable in daily life. When things feel heavy or overwhelming, you deserve a calm place to land. I help adults, teens, and parents move through anxiety, trauma, and stress with EMDR and gentle, sensory‑aware tools. Therapy is steady and supportive. When it feels right, you’re welcome to reach out and begin at your own pace. Specialties: You can expect a calmer nervous system, clearer thinking, and a stronger sense of control in your daily life. Many clients notice fewer shutdowns, less overwhelm, and more confidence in handling stress. Therapy becomes a steady place to reset, rebuild, and feel more like yourself again.
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15 min · Online, In Person
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
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Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LCSW, MSW, BA
David Salas · Verified May 2026
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Attended Loyola University of Chicago, in , Graduated 2010
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Salas Counseling Center inc.
340 West Butterfield Road, 4c
Elmhurst, IL, 60126
United States
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