Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer, PsyD, CO | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy

Mental Illness

Stress

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Therapy

Life Transition

Schizophrenia

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Integrative

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, German

Getting to know Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma related concerns, life stress, and painful patterns that keep repeating. I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu, where training in a diverse setting deepened my awareness of the cultural, personal, and systemic factors that can shape mental wellness. Much of my professional background has been in high acuity inpatient psychiatric settings, where the work required strong clinical judgment, careful observation, and the ability to make sense of complicated presentations. In my work, I look beyond the most obvious symptom, notice patterns, and consider how trauma, mood, personality, stress, and life circumstances may all be affecting one another. I stay present with emotions that feel intense, overwhelming, or hard to manage, and I do not lose sight of the person underneath them.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My approach to therapy is thoughtful, practical, and focused on the full picture. We will slow things down and look at what may be happening underneath the surface, especially when emotions, relationships, past experiences, and current stressors are all playing a role. I pay close attention to what emotions are doing in the room, and when things feel intense, overwhelming, or hard to manage, we can stay with that long enough to better understand it. Therapy with me is warm, relational, and human. I build rapport easily, and when it fits, I am comfortable using humor to help make the space feel more real and approachable. Our work is collaborative, with attention to what feels most important and useful for you right now. I draw from CBT and DBT interventions to understand patterns, examine thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping things stuck, strengthen emotion regulation, and build more effective ways of coping, relating, and responding.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and yes, a little awkward at first. You are talking to a stranger about parts of your life that may feel deeply personal, painful, or hard to explain. That is okay. I work to create a space where you can be yourself without feeling like you need to have it all figured out. You do not need perfect words or a neatly packaged story. In our first session, we will sort through what is going on, talk about what feels most important right now, and start identifying goals for what comes next. Reach out, and we can take the first steps together.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

MS Psychology PLLC

Education and training

Chaminade University of Honolulu, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association

NPI number

1639048986

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer?

Generally, Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Selsemeyer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer accepting new patients?

Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Selsemeyer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer online?

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What practice does Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer work with?

Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer works with MS Psychology PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer?

Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michelle Selsemeyer on their profile.