I am a clinical social worker licensed in the state of Missouri . I have over 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and families s with a wide range of concerns. Having specialize in home in and community-based counseling, I have also worked with clients in a wide range of environments. My experience with diverse participants has allowed me to acquire the therapeutic skills needed to work effectively with youth, teenagers and young adults from all walks of life to address a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief and loss, emotional abuse, as well as important life transitions.
My counseling style is empathetic supportive, warm, encouraging, and interactive. I believe in meeting people where they are, with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, humanistic, solution focused, rationale emotive, and psychodynamic therapy. Treatment planning will be designed to meet the unique needs of the individual or family working to make change. I provide the support needed to share, become aware and address life challenges in a way that result in a more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Prejudice and discrimination
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MO LCSW 001989
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She is very good at listening and allows here patients to vent and fully express themselves.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Selma for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
They are very understanding of queer issues and relationships. They listen to what I'm saying and challenge me to understand it. I'm feeling positive about therapy for the first time in years.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Selma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Selma has truly changed the way I approach difficult moments in my life - she is a life-raft for me
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Selma for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Selma is the best listener I’ve ever encountered…I didn’t know how important it was, to have an unbiased person hear my thoughts and feelings. In its most basic form, that is what ‘therapy’ is…the ability to speak freely to a nonjudgmental person who knows how to listen and ask question that cause me to think introspectively. Selma is very good at that. I look forward to our sessions. It feels like I am going to have a relaxed conversation with an old friend. For reference, I’m on my 7th session, and would recommend Selma highly.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Selma for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Selma is very wise and helpful.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Selma for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She’s honestly amazing! Very good listener and validates my feelings and experiences. She is very kind! I love her personality!
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Selma for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues