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Selma Wesley

Experienced LCSW blending CBT and mindfulness

LCSW Missouri

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Selma

Selma Wesley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who draws on nearly 24 years of experience to help people navigate stress, relationships, mood challenges, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes practical, skills-based work grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and acceptance-oriented strategies.

Background and approach

She has worked across home- and community-based settings and brings that breadth of experience to individualized care. Her focus spans a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, parenting and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, career change, bipolar disorder, and coping with prejudice and discrimination.

Selma approaches clients with warmth, empathy, and respect, shaping treatment plans to reflect each person or family’s circumstances and goals. Her collaborative style blends evidence-informed methods with client-centered support so people can build insight, learn coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Selma integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for life transitions, grief, and chronic stress. Client-centered therapy places emphasis on empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and the kinds of strategies that feel most useful, and then adapts techniques from these models to suit each person's situation and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from Missouri while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and allow clients to continue therapeutic work even when in-person meetings are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting and family matters, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes and prejudice and discrimination.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her practice incorporates a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each client's needs.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings 24 years of professional experience providing counseling in a variety of settings, including home- and community-based work with diverse participants.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW with the Missouri license number MO LCSW 001989 and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients and works with English-speaking clients within her stated regional practice.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference and availability.
How are fees or costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Prejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English