Hi, I'm Selina Abraham, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 20 years experience supporting individuals through meaningful change. I hold a Masters in Counseling from Oakland University and have worked extensively with adolescents in school settings as well as adults in private practice. My work centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and grief with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the foundation of my work because it gives clients practical tools to understand and change the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. In our sessions, we look closely at the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Many people move through life reacting to situations without realizing the beliefs or assumptions driving those reactions. CBT helps us slow things down, identify those patterns, and explore healthier, more effective ways of responding. I use CBT in a collaborative, hands‐on way. Together, we examine the thoughts that show up during difficult moments — especially the ones that feel automatic or overwhelming — and we work to understand where they come from and how they influence your feelings and choices. I’ll help you challenge unhelpful thinking, practice new skills, and experiment with different behaviors that support your goals. This process is active and engaging, and it often leads to meaningful insight and lasting change. Because CBT is most effective when practiced outside the therapy room, I provide homework after each session. These assignments aren’t busywork — they’re opportunities to apply what we discuss, strengthen new habits, and build confidence in your ability to create change. Clients who benefit most from my approach are those who are ready to participate fully, reflect honestly, and put in the work between sessions. Overall, CBT allows me to offer a structured, empowering, and culturally sensitive approach that helps clients understand themselves more clearly and make meaningful, sustainable changes in their lives.
Our first session together is a chance for us to begin building a comfortable, trusting foundation. I want to get to know you as a whole person — not just the concerns that brought you to counseling, but the experiences, relationships, and patterns that shape how you move through the world. During this initial meeting, we’ll spend most of our time on intake questions. These help me gather a solid history and background so I can understand what you’re facing and how to best support you. As we talk, I’ll ask about the challenges that led you to seek counseling, your past experiences with therapy (if any), and the goals you hope to work toward. We’ll also explore important pieces of your story, such as family dynamics, significant life events, and the ways you typically respond to stress. This isn’t a test or an interview — it’s a conversation designed to help me understand your perspective and help you feel grounded in the process. You’re welcome to share at your own pace, and you never have to talk about anything before you’re ready. By the end of our first session, we’ll have a clearer picture of what you need and how we can move forward together. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and confident that you’re in a space where real change is possible.
