Richard Salazar

Richard brings over six years of invaluable treatment experience to Adelante’s leadership team. Beginning his career as a technician at the very same detox center where he achieved sobriety, Richard affirms “I fell in love with helping people the same way they helped me when I was a client.”  This deeply personal introduction to the field ignited Richard’s passion for helping others in their recovery. The most cherished part of the job for Richard is hearing from past clients about the positive changes they’ve made in their lives. These stories of betterment are the driving force behind his dedication to the field, offering him a genuine sense of fulfillment, purpose and the pride of being of service. 

Richard’s own battle with substance abuse instilled in him a great sense of humility and empathy for those facing similar challenges. This empathy, combined with his genuine talent as a communicator, make Richard a highly effective counselor. Of particular value to Adelante clients, is Richard’s innate gift for understanding the human condition in relation to addiction. His ability to relate and communicate the essentials of recovery effectively resonates even with the most resistant states of mind. A talented speaker, Richard conveys a sense of safety and relevance in his groups which help his recovering audience listen, engage and get the most out of group experience.