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Candie Simpson

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed Cinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience, I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and navigating life's transitions.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy combines evidenced- based techniques with compassion and empathy to focus on the whole person. Together, we explore individual needs, cultural background, systems, and interpersonal relationships that impact your mental health.

I specialize in working with adults, LGBTQIA+ and transition-aged youth.

What you can expect from me

I strive to create a warm, affirming, authentic, and culturallty competent therapeutic environment. From therapy sessions with me you can expect:

  • A strengths based, empowerment focused approach
  • Cultivation of self-awareness
  • Exploration of perosnal fulfillment
  • Tools and strategies to navigate challenges

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland - Baltimore
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
    District of Columbia, Maryland
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Strength-Based, Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English