- Anxiety and stress
- Skills focused
- English and Spanish
About Dorothy
Dorothy Selmon is an LPC who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and big life changes. She also supports those dealing with anger, isolation, guilt and shame, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Her manner is calm and direct, aimed at making hard moments easier to manage.
She uses practical strategies drawn from several approaches. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to help slow racing thoughts and bring attention back to the present. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help people set clear goals and build steps to reach them.
Dorothy brings seven years of clinical experience in South Carolina to her work. She blends evidence-based methods with her personal perspective to tailor sessions to each person's concerns. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with a focus on skills people can use between meetings.
She works in English and Spanish and aims to make sessions relatable and down to earth. People meet to talk through current struggles, learn coping tools, and practice new ways of responding to stress and panic. The emphasis is on small, sustainable changes that fit daily life.
For someone needing help with panic attacks or ongoing anxiety, Dorothy offers structured strategies and collaborative planning. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether a skills-based, step-by-step approach feels like a good match for their needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Many people find cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for anxiety and panic because it identifies thought patterns and tests new behaviors. CBT focuses on simple experiments you can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and build confidence.Mindfulness therapy teaches attention exercises and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These tools help with racing thoughts, overwhelm, and grounding during panic moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they choose and adjust methods so sessions match needs and pace.
Confirm session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use practices in real-life settings between meetings. Ask about available options when scheduling to be sure the format fits daily routines and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dorothy commonly support?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, loneliness, guilt and shame, communication problems, forgiveness, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She uses clear techniques and helps people practice skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience providing therapy in South Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.