About Selma
Selma Wesley is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 24 years of practice to her work with people facing stress and anxiety. She offers calm, straightforward support and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her tone is warm and interactive, and she centers respect and dignity in each session.
Selma draws on a mix of approaches that help people notice what matters and take concrete steps toward change.
Background and approach
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. She pairs that with client-centered listening to make sure each person’s goals guide the work. Her experience includes counseling around depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief and loss, and coping with life transitions.
She also helps people who are dealing with addictions, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to prejudice and discrimination. That range gives her practical perspective on many kinds of stressors. Sessions tend to be supportive and goal-focused.
Selma works collaboratively to set clear steps people can try between meetings. She encourages small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans. People choose her for straightforward guidance when anxiety or life changes feel too big.
Her approach blends problem-solving with emotional support so people can make steady progress toward the life they want.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that require tough decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals to create a supportive environment for change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is seen and priorities shift.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make frequent, brief check-ins possible between sessions. These formats offer flexibility so therapeutic work can fit around work, school, and family life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
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