About Me

Sal is a Maryland native, born and raised in Ellicott City. He is a proud first-generation Sicilian-American. He played college Basketball at Washington College. He is also licensed in VA. Sal has a deep commitment to continued education, earning advanced certifications in EMDR. He also serves as a MD board certified supervisor to mental health practitioners earning their supervision hours for licensure. Sal has provided mental health services in diverse settings. For five years, Sal worked on the acute dual diagnosis unit caring for patients suffering with psychiatric disorders in combination with substance abuse. For six years, he provided mental health services in private practice, counseling children and teens with adjustment, trauma, and anxiety disorders. As someone who believes in the resilience of the human spirit, Sal had always wanted to become a certified therapist. However, it was after Sal survived a life threatening traumatic event and experienced the restorative benefits of EMDR that Sal was determined to become certified in the therapy. He was trained under the guidance of Deany Laliotis LICSW and Mary French LCSW-C at the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy. Sal is owner and therapist at The Center for Empowerment and Resilience in downtown Frederick. His practice is dedicated to treating teens and adults grappling with trauma and anxiety disorders.