معرفی
M Saltis serves as an Adjunct Professor at Naropa University within the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, specializing in the Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling Concentration. They hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and maintain active clinical credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
As a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent counselor and educator, Saltis centers their work on social justice, diversity, and creative therapeutic approaches. Their research critically examines queer and trans experiences, particularly focusing on resilience strategies among transgender and gender expansive youth facing systemic oppression. They integrate Buddhist contemplative practices and expressive modalities like sandtray therapy into counseling pedagogy.
Recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on LGBTQ+ mental health, with multiple studies analyzing gender identity development and coping mechanisms in marginalized youth. Concurrently, their scholarship explores innovative counselor education methods, including constructivist teaching frameworks and narrative-based reflective practices. This dual emphasis bridges clinical innovation with social justice advocacy across all work.
