About:
Selena Horton is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey and New York with over 17 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, families, and communities. She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and specializes in working with at-risk populations, including those navigating life transitions, trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and anger-related issues. Selena’s professional background includes work in hospitals, community-based organizations, telehealth platforms, and outpatient mental health centers. Her approach is rooted in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care across diverse clinical and cultural contexts.
Approach:
Selena uses a client-centered, holistic, and compassionate approach to therapy. She integrates proven methodologies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and crisis intervention techniques, tailoring treatment to meet each client’s specific needs and lived experiences. With strong cultural awareness and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, Selena creates an inclusive therapeutic space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. She is committed to addressing not just psychological symptoms but also the systemic and social barriers that impact mental health and well-being.
Education:
Master of Social Work, Fordham University – New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Lehman College - Bronx, NY
Languages:
English
Spanish
