Dorothy Selmon, LPC

Dorothy Selmon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people in South Carolina manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. She communicates plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and use multiple online formats.

Dorothy uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior. Mindfulness practices are used to help calm the body and refocus attention during moments of high stress or panic.

Her work also includes short-term coaching tools from solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing strategies to boost motivation and clarify next steps. That mix is helpful for people who want clear plans and measurable progress. Dorothy keeps sessions focused on what a person most wants to change.

She pays attention to emotions like guilt, shame, and loneliness, and she supports people recovering from trauma or panic attacks. Conversation about communication problems and forgiveness is practical and task-oriented, with check-ins on progress between sessions when useful.

Dorothy has seven years of experience as an LPC in South Carolina. She aims to partner with people who want to regain control, reduce overwhelm, and move toward a clearer sense of purpose. The first meetings focus on what matters most and on simple tools to use between sessions.

How online approaches like CBT and mindfulness work

CBT helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In online sessions a therapist and client review situations, test new ideas, and practice small experiments between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body. These techniques can be used during short moments of overwhelm, during panic, or as daily habits to lower stress.

Dorothy will work collaboratively to find the best fit among these approaches. She helps clients set goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts plans based on what works and what feels manageable. That collaborative process makes it easier to stay engaged and see progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth discussion and skill practice, phone calls are a lower-bandwidth alternative, and text or chat can work for shorter check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These options offer flexibility for busy days and different communication preferences, while keeping focus on clear steps and goals during care.