Selena (she/her) received her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work at Boston University. During Selena’s internship, she provided services to clients at a community-based center in North Carolina. There, she worked with clients who were struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, grief, and a variety of life stressors. She also interned at the Regional Center for Infectious Disease, where she worked with clients who were living with HIV+ or recently diagnosed with HIV. There, she worked with a variety of clients who struggled with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, survivors of trauma, and childhood trauma.

Selena has been trained in CBT, TF-CBT in children, Gender affirming care, and SBIRT (Alcohol and Drug screening). She has a particular interest in working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or gender identity. She believes in creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space for clients to be their authentic selves. Selena incorporates compassion and humor in her work with clients to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and a positive experience.