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Selina Matis, PhD, LCSW
Selina Matis, Ph.D., LCSW, is a proud social worker and lifelong resident of southwestern Pennsylvania. She earned her MSW from California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U). She received her docto...view moreSelina Matis, Ph.D., LCSW, is a proud social worker and lifelong resident of southwestern Pennsylvania. She earned her MSW from California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U). She received her doctoral degree in social work from Widener University. Additionally, she has a BS in elementary education and an MS in school psychology, both from Cal U. Clinically, she has worked primarily in the mental health arena supporting children and their families in a variety of settings. Her research interests include resilience, mental well-being, trauma, burnout, and self-care. Educationally, Dr. Matis has taught at both the BSW and MSW levels in a variety of subject areas including research, policy, human behavior in the social environment, and program evaluation. She has experience supporting students through the field process in a variety of ways, including as a field coordinator, field faculty liaison, and MSW supervisor. Dr. Matis has published and presented on a variety of topics including resilience, trauma-informed social work, working with families, helping students succeed, and the social work competencies.view less