Selena Brazley

There are things that happen during pregnancy and after birth that nobody warned you about — and even fewer people know how to sit with you through it. I'm Selena, a licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C). I work with Black and Brown women, mothers, and LGBTQIA+ clients who are navigating some of life's most tender and complicated moments: becoming a parent, healing old wounds that pregnancy surfaced, or simply trying to figure out who you are underneath the roles you carry. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with the kind of healing that your grandmother might have known — Reiki, sound healing, ancestral wisdom, and the power of community. I don't practice therapy in a vacuum. I understand that systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma, and the specific weight of being a Black or Brown woman in this world are not separate from your mental health. I also facilitate Cultivating Grace, a perinatal mental health group for women who want to heal collectively — because sometimes the most powerful thing is knowing you're not alone.

Every session starts with where you actually are — not where you think you should be. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches, but I hold all of that within a liberation-oriented, trauma-informed framework. Practically, that means we'll examine the stories you've been told about yourself, challenge the ones that no longer serve you, and build new ground together. I believe the body and the spirit are part of the healing process too. For interested clients, I integrate Reiki and sound healing alongside traditional talk therapy. Nothing is forced — everything is collaborative.

Your first session is ours to get to know each other. I'll ask about what's bringing you in — and I actually want the full picture, not just the clinical version. We'll talk about what you've tried before, what's worked, and what hasn't. You won't be pushed or rushed. By the end, we'll have a beginning sense of what we're working toward and what working together might look like. My goal is to ensure you leave that first session feeling both seen and lighter — even if nothing has "changed" yet. You deserve a space where you can tell the truth.