Samy Selim, LMFT

Samy Selim is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing depression, addiction struggles, trauma, and major life transitions. He works with people feeling stuck by guilt, shame, isolation, or trouble communicating with those around them. Samy practices in California and offers sessions in English. Before becoming an LMFT Samy worked in foster care, education, and investigated elder and dependent abuse. Those roles shaped how he listens and how he notices patterns in family systems and support networks. He draws on that background when clients bring family conflict or complicated histories into sessions. Samy aims to make the therapy space direct and approachable. He encourages people to name what is hardest to say and then tries practical ways to reduce overwhelm. Conversations focus on skills you can try between sessions as well as what comes up in the room. Recovery and relapse prevention are part of his work with people managing addictions. He also helps those rebuilding self-worth, finding life purpose, or repairing relationships after hurt. When trauma or abuse is part of the story, Samy works at a pace the person feels comfortable with. Taking the first step can feel risky, and Samy frames the process as supportive and collaborative. He helps clients set small, realistic goals and checks progress over time. To begin, follow the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.