Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Selma Wesley, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 001989
- NPI
- 1841485968
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Selma supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Selma
Selma Wesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She offers individual counseling grounded in practical steps for common life pressures. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar challenges, coping with change, and prejudice and discrimination.
She works in straightforward language and helps people talk through current problems and next steps. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and what small changes might make things more manageable. Selma uses a mix of methods from cognitive behavioral approaches to mindfulness and emotion-focused work to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Her background includes community- and home-based counseling and work with a wide range of people and settings. That experience informs a practical approach that factors in family life, work schedules, and other everyday constraints. She has spent part of her career helping adolescents and young adults navigate school, career starts, and family tensions.
When addressing relationship or parenting concerns she emphasizes communication, boundary-setting, and clearer problem-solving. For grief, trauma, or addictions the initial focus is stabilizing daily routines and safety, then building skills to manage strong emotions and reduce harmful patterns.
Selma aims to create short-term goals people can try between sessions. Progress is tracked with clear steps and regular check-ins so plans can be adjusted as needed.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful activity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve routine behaviors or thinking habits.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. This approach is useful for stress, anger, and staying present during difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals, current problems, and preferences and then recommend a few approaches to try. Plans are adjusted based on what helps in regular check-ins so the work stays focused and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work when schedules or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar, and coping with life changes. Prejudice and discrimination are also noted focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness approaches to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of experience working in community and home-based counseling as well as other settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers