Salem Black

Salem Black, who holds a Master’s degree in both Biomedical Anthropology and Social Work, has an extensive background in working with children and families. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Master’s degree in Biomedical Anthropology from Binghamton University. This interdisciplinary approach provided him with a unique perspective on the intersection of behavioral patterns and public health.

Salem brings this wealth of knowledge to outpatient treatment, utilizing a strength-based approach and empirically based modalities in his practice. His goal is to support people during challenging periods of healing ,transition, identity exploration, and the increasing complexities they encounter daily.

The first session or few sessions tend to be history gathering. This gives critical background information that allows clinician and client to make quick connections between the messages we learned growing up and the things we are struggling with today.