Dorothy Selmon

Healing trauma, stress, and anxiety with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.

You don’t have to carry the weight of past experiences or constant stress alone. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt — even though from the outside, they seem “fine.” Inside, it’s exhausting to hold it all together.

I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, using approaches like CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and MI. My work is centered on helping you untangle the impact of trauma and stress so you can feel safe in your own skin, find relief from anxiety, and begin to live more fully in the present.

I especially enjoy working with young adults who may be navigating college, early career challenges, or other responsibilities that feel heavier than expected. At the same time, age is just a number. If you’re connecting with my words, you’re welcome here!

In terms of credentials, I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. I’m also a National Board Certified Counselor, and hold a certificate as a telehealth counselor.

My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. Together, we’ll focus on both immediate coping strategies and deeper healing, so you leave each session with clarity and tools you can use in your daily life.

Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but it’s also an act of courage and hope. If you’re ready to take that step, I’d be honored to walk with you.

Let’s work together to move from surviving to truly living.

Our first session is focused on helping you feel comfortable and supported. You’ll have the space to share as much (or as little) as you’d like. There’s no pressure to tell your whole story if you’re not ready. You have full autonomy over what you share, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you.

I’ll ask a few gentle questions to understand what brings you in and what feels most important to you right now. Together, we’ll start to identify goals and talk about approaches that may be most helpful.

Many clients leave the first session feeling relieved that they weren’t pushed to say more than they wanted, and hopeful knowing they now have a partner in the process. My role is to meet you where you are, honor your boundaries, and walk with you toward healing.