Selene Burley, LMFT
Where are you located? Do you accept insurance? What are your credentials? What population do you work with, and which disorders do you primarily focus on?
I am a LMFT in California, I offer telehealth services and focus on working with adults that struggle with anxiety, and parents/mothers experiencing perinatal mental health issues
What is your theoretical orientation? Why did you choose that orientation?
I am pretty eclectic but I enjoy EMDR because I have been able to see progress in clients who perhaps were not responding to talk therapy.
What is a mental health “golden nugget” you can give over?
Progress is progress no matter how small it may seem. Those small steps are what get you to your mental health goals.
What type of coffee do you enjoy best and how do you like your coffee?
I love an iced chai (almond milk) and when I need an extra boost I add a shot of espresso :)
Do you have any book recommendations?
- ‘Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents’ — by Lindsay C. Gibson
2. ‘Attached’ — by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller
3. ‘The Body Keeps The Score’ — by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD
When/How did you first become interested in a career in Therapy? Why did you choose your specialty?
I have always wanted to help others, I decided to focus on maternal mental health once I realized the need after experiencing postpartum anxiety myself.
Do you work alone or are you a part of a group practice?
I work solo for now but will be expanding to a group in the near future
What do you do for self-care?
I love hiking, fishing, golf, and setting aside time at least once a week for something I enjoy doing for myself solo.
Do you have any blog/podcast/other media people can follow? @tacosandtherapy on IG and TikTok and https://www.brighterthinkingtherapy.com/blog
Do you have any published works?
You can contact Selene by:
760–903–7125
