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Selene Altamirano-Farrell

Therapist(she/her)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and perinatal mental health. I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and have advanced training in EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I often work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship issues, grief, parenting stress, and life transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum adjustment.

Sessions with me are collaborative, grounded, and real. We slow things down, get curious about what’s happening underneath symptoms, and build tools that actually work in your daily life. And yes—we will likely laugh, cry, and sometimes do both in the same session!

At the center of my work is the belief that people are not broken—they’re doing their best with the experiences they’ve had. Therapy with me is about helping you reconnect with your internal steadiness, even when things feel anything but steady.

My approach to therapy

My approach is trauma informed and integrates EMDR, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, mindfulness and CBT methods. I tailor care to each person, combining practical tools with deeper emotional work to support meaningful, sustainable change.

As a certified perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) and parent, I understand just how world-rocking parenthood can be. I am honored to support individuals navigating the complex experiences surrounding pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

What you can expect from me

You can expect me to be warm, humorous, validating, and curious. My goal is to make first sessions as comfortable as possible. I will always go at your pace and welcome any questions you may have.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Humorous, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York, Albany
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English