Dr. Selina Matis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). She has earned both her Master of Social Work (MSW) and Ph.D. in Social Work. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in School Psychology.

Clinically, she has worked primarily in the mental health arena supporting children and their families in a variety of settings. She has specialized in treating trauma across the lifespan.  She is passionate about helping you to reach your highest potential and to live a life that you love.

Academically, she has worked to support aspiring social workers at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has taught a variety of subject areas including research, policy, human behavior in the social environment, child welfare, and program evaluation. She has experience supporting students through the social work field process in a variety of ways as well, including as a field coordinator, field faculty liaison, and as MSW supervisor.

Dr. Matis has been published and presented on a variety of topics including resilience, self-care and burn-out, trauma-informed social work, working with families, helping students succeed, and the social work competencies.

Education

Ph.D. Social Work, Widener University

MSW Social Work, California University of Pennsylvania

MS School Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania

BS Elementary Education, California University of Pennsylvania