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Selma Wesley, LCSW

Missouri LCSW supporting relationships and resilience
  • 24 years experience
  • Works with families and couples
  • Uses ACT and CBT

About Selma Wesley

Selma Wesley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 24 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a broad range of life challenges. She has extensive experience providing home- and community-based counseling as well as working with clients in varied environments, which has informed a flexible, person-centered approach to care.

Over the course of her career she has worked with youth, teenagers, and young adults from diverse backgrounds to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, grief and loss, emotional abuse, and other important life transitions. Her work also includes support for addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes, with an additional focus on prejudice and discrimination.

Wesley describes her counseling style as empathetic, warm, encouraging, and interactive, meeting people where they are with respect and sensitivity. She draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment plans to each individual or family. Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused strategies, and Internal Family Systems. These approaches are used to help clients gain awareness, address challenges, and work toward more fulfilling lives.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Wesley holds the clinical social work credential that authorizes practice in Missouri, reflecting her training and professional licensure to provide clinical services.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Prejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Selma Wesley have?

Selma Wesley has 24 years of experience.

Is Selma Wesley a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details are MO LCSW 001989.

In which languages does Selma Wesley provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Selma Wesley located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Selma Wesley as my therapist?

You can work with Selma Wesley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Selma Wesley work with international clients?

Selma Wesley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Selma Wesley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable to them, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to reach a clinician from a convenient location.

Licensed professionals deliver care through these remote options, and if a different therapeutic fit is desired it is possible to switch providers. Online therapy can offer practical access to therapists and a range of approaches that support people working through everyday concerns and life transitions.

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