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Selma Smith

Compassionate practical support for life transitions

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Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Selma

Selma Smith is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who draws on 11 years of experience to help people navigate hard periods in life. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, and stress. Selma aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin making change at their own pace.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Sessions look at immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns that affect mood, energy, and relationships. Selma has particular experience supporting people facing grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns like bipolar disorder, ADHD, and problems tied to caregiving or fatherhood issues listed in her focus areas.

Her background includes helping people with motivation, self-esteem, and life transitions. People who come to her can expect clear explanations and concrete options to try between visits. Selma balances practical coaching with emotional support so clients can build confidence and better routines.

She encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way. She holds the LCMHC credential - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - in North Carolina. Sessions are offered in English and available through multiple online formats to fit different schedules.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Selma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skill-building for symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, and stress by teaching breathing, sleep hygiene, and planning strategies to reduce daily overwhelm. Another approach focuses on recognizing patterns that contribute to depression, bipolar mood swings, or addictive behaviors and then testing small behavioral changes to shift those patterns.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Selma collaborates with each person to decide which techniques feel most useful. She will adjust the plan over time based on goals, progress, and personal preferences so the approach stays relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions remove the need for video when that feels better, and live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into a routine and to try different formats until the setup feels right.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and stress-related concerns like compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on clear skills and problem-solving alongside emotional support. Conversations are tailored to each persons needs and paced to what feels doable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience supporting people with issues such as motivation, self-esteem, life changes, and addiction-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC, listed under NC LCMHC 7724, and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapists availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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