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Cierra Simpson

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Cierra Simpson, originally from Baltimore, MD is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and a Certified Clinical Social Worker in Maryland. She has over eight years of compiled experience in working with families and youth seeking help and services for depression, anxiety, life transitions, domestic violence, substance use, and court intervention. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Coppin State University and received her Master of Social Work at Howard University.

My approach to therapy

I emphasize the importance of holistic, strength-based, client and family-centered, trauma-based, mindfulness-based, and Cognitive Behavioral interventions while utilizing creative and critical thinking, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and interpersonal skills to ensure that the needs of individuals and families are met.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to create and establish a healthy and caring relationship with you while identifying your strengths and informal supports to create a better quality of life. By partnering with you, I seek to help you meet your identified goals, create coping skills, and for you to feel empowered and in control of your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English