Selene Smith, LMFT #163597
Hi, I'm Selene Smith.
Day-to-day life is full of moving parts, often pulling us in conflicting or uncertain directions. Meanwhile, our brains attempt to protect us by scanning for threats, contributing further to the confusion. As humans, we seek the comfort and reassurance of the known. However, the patterns that worked in the past may no longer safely support us. Experiences, relationships, perceptions, and the world itself are constantly changing. Our ways of coping and understanding must change, too.
I have experience working in community mental health settings, helping individuals break the cycles of hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness. This work has shown me just how powerful it is to build a new pattern. Call it time travel, exploration, coaching, or therapy – whatever fits. Creative and spiritual tools can transport us from the past, help us reshape the present, and confidently prepare us for the future. Lucid and other dreaming techniques are powerful ways to overcome the traumatic experiences that hold us back. Guided breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness aren't just theories; they're fun and they work. Let's explore them together.
Services Provided: Individual Psychotherapy
Languages: English
Treatment Focus: post-traumatic stress, nightmares, personality disorders, depression, spiritual development, self-esteem, existential anxieties, phobias, psychosis
Ages: adolescents, adults, elders
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross
Out-of-Network Session Rate: my standard rate for out-of-network sessions is $125 for individual therapy. I provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network coverage.