Samuel Selekman, LISW
Child, adolescent, family therapy, couples & individual Rx
Samuel T Selekman LISW
Advanced practitioner, over 60 years, fellow of American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists, ABECSW Diplomate & certified in treatment of children & their parents. Orientation is strength based therapy helping individuals & couples to overcome problem saturated stories & relationships with problems. Conducted smoke cessation treatment in both group & individual formats.
Education/Training
After completing graduate work at Carnegie Mellon, worked in many settings including military, family & children's' services, residential treatment centers & psychiatric hospitals in which engaged in in service training ranging from eating, attachment, hypnosis, abuse offenders, trauma, anxiety & family therapy. Attended many workshops in marriage & family treatment, child therapy. In the last 20 years specialized more in strength based therapies helping families & individuals alter relationships with the problems in their lives & relationships by discovering preferred stories, experiences & resources to put to work to alter the problem saturated ones. Completed the 3 year intensive training program by the Cleveland Gestalt Therapy Program. Taught in Graduate Social Work program at Cleveland State University & was an adjunct instructor with Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Social Services. Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Volunteered in Salvation Army Harbor Light Program Detox & group treatment for persons separating from alcohol & other drug misuse. Counselling in work related issues.
Bio
Father & grandfather, widower, enjoy jazz, play clarinet, avid reader & like to watch quality movies & plays. Enjoy the friendship of colleagues & personal friends, & family.
Memberships
Clinical fellow of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists, National Association of Social Workers, Board Certified in the practice of therapy with children & families by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work & Diplomat by the same board & NASW.
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, most insurances
Hours:Monday through saturday by appointment.
Cost/Session
Provider for most insurances including CareSource
License:Ohio LISW & Marriage & Family
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Addiction
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Adolescents
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Grief and Loss
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Adoption
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Hypnotherapy
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Anger Management
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Learning Disabilities
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Anxiety and Panic
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Life Transitions
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Loneliness
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counseling
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Caregiver Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Children's Counseling
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Play Therapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Premarital Counseling
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Depression
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Relationship Issues
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Divorce
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Educational Therapy
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Trauma and PTSD
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Family Conflict
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
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Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD)
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Clinical Fellow, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
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Diplomate, Clinical Social Work (DCSW)
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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
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