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HANNA SALAZAR

Hannah Salazar

LCSW

Intimacy & Trauma Specialist | Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Guide | IFS & Harm Reduction Expert | Fordham-Educated Clinician | Couples & Individual Therapy Advocate

Hannah Salazar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience guiding individuals and couples to break free from intimacy avoidance, self-defeating patterns, and relational ruptures. Blending psychoanalytic depth with innovative modalities like Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), her practice empowers clients to shed shame, process trauma, and cultivate authentic connections. A Fordham University graduate, Hannah integrates harm reduction, IFS, and psychedelic integration to help clients reclaim purpose and emotional freedom.

Specializations & Expertise

 

  • Intimacy Avoidance & Self-Sabotage: Disrupting habitual behaviors and thought patterns that hinder connection.

  • Betrayal Trauma & Couples Repair: Healing relational ruptures, communication breakdowns, and trust fractures.

  • Psychedelic Preparation/Integration: Supporting clients in using ketamine and psychedelics to overcome mental blocks and gain transformative insights.

  • Sexual Health & Addiction: Addressing compulsive behaviors with Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP).

 

Therapeutic Approach


Hannah’s integrative framework includes:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS): Harmonizing internal conflicts to reduce self-sabotage and foster self-compassion.

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Uncovering unconscious drivers of behavior through training at the William Alanson White Institute.

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Utilizing psychedelic medicine to accelerate trauma processing and emotional breakthroughs.

  • Harm Reduction Strategies: Meeting clients where they are to reduce risk and align actions with values.

 

Sessions balance exploratory depth with practical tools, creating a nonjudgmental space to rebuild authenticity and relational safety.

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Commitment to Innovative Healing


Hannah’s practice is defined by:

  • Psychedelic Advocacy: Bridging traditional therapy with cutting-edge modalities for holistic transformation.

  • Shame Reduction: Normalizing vulnerability to help clients move from ambivalence to self-acceptance.

  • Relational Focus: Strengthening emotional attunement in both individual and couples work.

 

Education & Credentials

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  • Master of Social Work (MSW): Fordham University.

  • BA in Psychology: University of Delaware.

  • Postgraduate Training: William Alanson White Institute (Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy), IFS, IHRP, Sex Therapy.

  • Psychedelic Certification: Specialized in KAP and psychedelic integration support.

  • Internal Family Systems: Level 1 Certification

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Why Work With Hannah?


Hannah merges warmth, curiosity, and clinical innovation to help clients transcend barriers to intimacy and self-trust. Her decade of experience and fluency in both traditional and alternative therapies ensure tailored care for those seeking deep, lasting change. Whether navigating betrayal trauma, self-sabotage, or psychedelic exploration, Hannah equips clients with insights and tools to live with purpose and connection.

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Begin Your Journey


Hannah offers therapy for:

  • Individuals grappling with intimacy avoidance or self-defeating patterns

  • Couples rebuilding after betrayal, conflict, or communication breakdowns

  • Clients exploring ketamine/psychedelic therapy for trauma or personal growth

  • Those seeking harm reduction strategies for compulsive behaviors

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Key Highlights: LCSW, Fordham MSW, IFS and psychoanalytic-trained clinician, KAP and psychedelic integration expert, decade of experience in intimacy and trauma.

Interested in Working with Hannah?

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