Deborah Salazar Shapiro

Deborah Salazar Shapiro, MSW, is a psychotherapist, accredited mindfulness meditation and compassion teacher, Forest Therapy® guide, author, and parent of two. She was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador, and has been working with children and families for over 15 years. Deborah earned her MSW at the University of Southern California and a master’s-level degree in psychology from the University Dr. Jose Matias Delgado in San Salvador. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, a daughter, and a wise cat named Thay.