- Emotion-focused work
- CBT and ACT methods
- Parenting and grief
About Selma
Selma Wesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and other life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. In session she helps clients identify feelings that are hard to name and notice patterns in relationships or behavior that keep problems going. She offers practical steps for coping and for changing unhelpful habits.
Her background includes home- and community-based counseling and work in a range of settings. That experience informs how she supports people dealing with prejudice and discrimination as part of their struggles. She has worked with youth, teenagers, and young adults on issues such as emotional abuse, school and career concerns, and transitions.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills people can try between meetings. Conversations are interactive and goal-oriented; the therapist helps clients clarify values, practice new responses, and track progress. When relationship patterns are a problem, EFT is used to slow things down and look at underlying emotion and attachment needs.
People who contact her usually begin by describing the immediate problem they want to change. From there she and the client agree on a plan that fits their schedule and goals. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns in relationships. It helps people and partners slow down, name what they feel, and see how those feelings shape reactions and connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and take meaningful action even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers skills to change unhelpful thinking and routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a mix makes the most sense for their goals and situation. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or evenings. Some formats may be better for short check-ins while others suit longer conversation-focused work. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first visit.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, anger, self esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients name emotions and change patterns that cause distress.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 24 years of experience, including home- and community-based counseling and work across varied settings with diverse participants.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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