Selene Negrette

Selene Negrette is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) who helps adults facing grief, trauma, anxiety, and relationship or family strain. She uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach so people can feel heard and begin to make small changes that matter.

She pays special attention to those who identify as highly sensitive or empathic. Selene helps them recognize strengths in their sensitivity and build strategies to manage overwhelm in everyday life. She also supports people coping with caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, and the practical and emotional demands of end-of-life situations.

Her style centers on listening first and working with each person’s priorities. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the client, and on cognitive behavioral methods to spot patterns that keep problems going.

Mindfulness and somatic approaches are part of her toolbox too, with exercises to calm the body and steady attention. She also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and clearer communication.

Selene brings 17 years of experience in community and clinical settings in Michigan. She offers sessions in English and Spanish and blends practical skill-building with space to process grief, loss, and life transitions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Approaches that translate to online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, helping shape goals and sessions around their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers straightforward tools to test new ways of thinking. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean trying a few techniques and adjusting what’s used as progress develops.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, or let someone use audio-only when a camera is not convenient. Discussing scheduling and format ahead of time helps shape sessions that work with daily routines and the demands of caregiving or end-of-life planning.