Dallas Bilingual Therapist, Mens Issues, Family, Child, Teen, Trauma-Informed Counselor:
Edgar Salinas
MA, LPC-A
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate of Total Life Counseling Center Dallas

Edgar Salinas, M.A., LPC – A is a Dallas Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. He specializes in Child, Teen, Adolescence, Family Therapy Specialist, Trauma-Informed Care, Mens Issues and more.
Meet Edgar
Bio
Edgar Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate serving the Park Cities, SMU, and North Dallas communities with a compassionate, culturally attuned approach to mental wellness. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Edgar specializes in helping high-performing adolescents, college students, professionals, and families navigate stress, academic pressure, trauma, and life transitions with clarity and resilience.
With a warm, grounded presence, Edgar has a natural ability to connect with boys and young men, student-athletes, and busy professionals who often feel misunderstood or under pressure to “hold it all together.” Whether you’re a parent concerned about your teen, a student struggling to manage expectations, or a man quietly facing burnout, Edgar offers a safe space to work through what’s weighing you down.
Education
A graduate of Universidad del Norte in Colombia and Dallas Baptist University, Edgar blends international insight with clinical expertise. His training includes EMDR (for trauma recovery), Seeking Safety, Cannabis Youth Treatment (CYT), and adolescent-specific substance use screening. He has served in respected Dallas mental health settings like Youth 180 and Phoenix Counseling Associates, gaining a deep understanding of family dynamics, identity development, and emotional resilience.
Location: Fort Worth | Dallas (In Person & Telehealth available)
Serving: SMU students, Highland Park & Preston Hollow families, young professionals, and youth athletes.
Services
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Areas of Focus:
- Academic Stress, Burnout & Perfectionism (Middle School through College)
- Adolescent Identity, Peer Pressure & Self-Esteem
- Trauma Recovery (including EMDR)
- Men’s Mental Health & Emotional Expression
- Family Counseling & Parent Support
- Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis in Teens and Young Adults
- Bilingual Therapy for Latinx Families
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