Debra Simmons

Hi, I'm Deb. For the past 25 years, therapy has been my entire focus, a path I chose because helping people work through life's challenges is my true passion.

Before that, I earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint and my Master's from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, then spent years as a hospital social worker, hospice social worker, and case manager. Those experiences taught me a lot, but I realized my heart was in the deeper, ongoing work that therapy makes possible.

When we first meet, there's no pressure. We'll simply get to know each other and build a foundation of mutual respect and trust. I want to understand what brings you here and what you're hoping for. From there, we'll explore your history together and create a treatment plan with goals that are meaningful to you. Every step of the way, this is a partnership, and my role is to support you toward the positive outcomes you're looking for.

I will create an environment of comfort, calm, and trust as we explore personal issues together. I am open and accepting of various cultures, sexual identities races, and lifestyles. I work with individuals from age 15 through older adults, as well as couples and families. I especially enjoy assisting older adults, navigate this stage of life, and also people coping with grief and loss.

You know yourself best, so rather than deciding your goals for you, I'll encourage you to set your own and I'll be right beside you as you work toward them. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship issues, or a mood disorder that's getting in the way of the healthy, happy, fulfilling life you deserve, I'll draw on a range of approaches to fit your needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and supportive therapy. If this sounds like a good fit for you, I'd love to hear from you and look forward to working together.