Lena Salpietro, PhD, LPCC

Therapist

Dr. Salpietro is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. 

She is an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education at Kent State University and conducts her sessions online via a secure, HIPAA-compliant program. Dr. Salpietro holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University, a Master of Arts in Counselor Education with a Clinical Mental Health Concentration from the University of Toledo (UToledo), and Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education from UToledo. She has extensive experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, and stalking as well as expertise in treating adolescents, college-aged adults, and adults living with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and life changes. She is passionate about working with individuals who identify as LGBTGEQIAP+, multicultural populations, individuals of varying ability and disability statuses, and individuals who live with chronic illness/pain.

Dr. Salpietro has a vast knowledge of theoretical counseling approaches and evidence-based practices that she employs to ensure that her clients are receiving individualized care that is congruent with their learning and coping styles. Dr. Salpietro’s warm, humorous approach to the therapeutic relationship helps to cultivate an environment of acceptance, vulnerability, and personal growth. She considers counseling to be a collaborative process and hopes that she and her clients can learn, struggle, and grow together.

In her free time, Dr. Salpietro enjoys conducting research, reading, cross-stitching, and watching too much TV. She values time spent with her family and friends, as well as her cat Huey.