Roel Salinas LMSW

Roel earned his Bachelor of Psychology degree from the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia in 2017. He later went on to enroll in a dual degree between UGA and Emory to receive a Master of Social Work (UGA) and Master of Divinity (Emory) degree in 2022. Roel is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) working towards his clinical license (LCSW). Roel is committed to meeting clients where they are, striving to work collaboratively in setting goals, developing treatment plans, and identifying strengths.

Roel has experience working with LGBT issues and advocacy, church trauma and religious issues, grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma. He utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and a client-centered approach. His previous job experience includes providing case management for those journeying through homelessness and providing pastoral care and racial/LGBT reconciliation at a college ministry. Roel is working under the supervision of Cristina Lorenz-Hensen (LCSW).