Dr. Michael G. Selders is an alumnus of Southern University and A&M College of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Loyola University of Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Studies, and a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Selders is a licensed psychologist, and he serves as the Chief of Psychology Services at Parkland Hospital, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Selders also manages a very successful private practice in the heart of South Dallas, where he provides psychological assessment, therapy, and consultation to children, adolescents, adults, schools, and residents in long-term treatment facilities.

Dr. Selders is an active member of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), American Psychological Association (APA), Southwestern Scholar Advisory Committee of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Coalition for African-Centered Rites-of-Passage, NTU Rites-of-Passage, Project West Africa, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Dr. Selders travels extensively, serving as keynote speaker in numerous mental health conferences, symposiums, and seminars presenting on a wide variety of mental health topics.

A major part of his personal and professional development and identity has been guided by the African proverb, “I am because we are, and because we are, therefore, I am.” He serves as a board and advisory board member to several local, national, and international non-profit mental health organizations.

Dr. Selders and his family are active members of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship, where he serves in the Deacon, Men’s, Homeless, and Youth Ministries.