- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Selma
Selma Wesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. She draws on practical therapy methods and a warm, respectful manner to support parents and individuals facing life changes. She often uses straightforward, skills-based work that focuses on what can change now.
That can mean learning new ways to handle big emotions, building routines that reduce overwhelm, or practicing short exercises to ease anxiety.
Background and approach
Parents find this approach useful for everyday parenting pressures and for managing family conflict. Selma has worked in home and community settings as well as more traditional counseling environments. That background shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person's situation.
She aims to meet people where they are and respect their values and experience. Her sessions tend to be collaborative and interactive. Clients can expect problem-solving, mindfulness practices, and cognitive strategies to test new ways of thinking and acting.
The goal is steady, attainable change rather than quick fixes. She also pays attention to how prejudice and discrimination affect mental health. That focus informs conversations about identity, stress from bias, and how to find support in difficult environments.
Selma works in English and practices in Missouri as a MO LCSW.
What Selma works with
Everything Selma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Selma helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Prejudice and discrimination
Approaches Selma lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options for parents
Selma commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult feelings, and taking small, value-driven steps. It can help people stay connected to what matters during stressful parenting moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used to reduce anxiety, depression, and problem patterns in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. Sessions will include discussion and practice so clients can see what helps and adjust the plan together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options aim to fit therapy into busy family schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Selma
What concerns does Selma commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and parenting-related challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is warm, encouraging, and interactive. She uses problem-solving, mindfulness, and cognitive strategies to help people test new ways of thinking and behaving.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of clinical practice, including work in home and community-based counseling and a variety of client settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as MO LCSW, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Services are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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