My name is Selena, and I am a seasoned therapist with more than ten years of experience. I spent a great deal of time in theater, and I finally settled on Counseling as a profession in my late twenties. I was afraid of not being a good fit for the position, but when I sat down with my first client, I knew it was right.
Selena Tyler, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, her)
- Work best with: Adults, Couples, Families
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
My experience in working with patients has taught me that I am not the perfect therapist for everyone. I use metaphors and my writing background to help patients view their worlds in a different way. I have trained with EMDR and utilize it with patients to assist in managing trauma. I have worked with patients struggling with addictions of many kinds, and I utilize ACT and narrative therapy on a regular basis.
I am a good listener and I allow for silence when it is required for growth. I believe that people grow when they have been pushed into their discomfort zone, and I do my best to support each patient in that journey. I spend a great deal of time talking to patients about their stories and how they speak to themselves–also how their histories inform their current beliefs. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is useful for formulating the patient’s values and using them to guide therapy. I also utilize EMDR often to process trauma, and IFS to manage toxic self beliefs.
My calling to be a therapist comes primarily from my ability to empathize with others. I do not shy away from grief, depression, anxiety or trauma. I am patient-centered, and focus on your emotions, narratives, and whole systems that you live/work in.
Credentials
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling, Saint Edward’s University (2012)
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Self Pay
$225
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADD / ADHD
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Loss or Grief
- Mood Swings
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Pain Management
- Panic Attacks
- Personal Growth
- Procrastination
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress / Burnout
- Substance Use
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Journal Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Adults, Older Adults (18-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals, Couples, Families
- Language Spoken: English