Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton

Therapist(She/Her)

7 years of experience

Virtual & in-person
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Greetings to you. I am Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton - a Licensed Professional Counselor & a Mental Health Counselor. I have an Ed.D. in Community Care Counseling: Traumatology and a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling. I believe in Empowering you - Body, Mind, Soul & Spirit by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Traua-Focused CBT (CBT/TFCBT), challenging irrational thoughts via Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and creating healthier outcomes via Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Are you ready? Let's connect!

My approach to therapy

I believe in Empowering you - Body, Mind, Soul & Spirit by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Traua-Focused CBT (CBT/TFCBT), challenging irrational thoughts via Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and creating healthier outcomes via Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Homework is given to enhance discussed interventions. Are you ready? Let's connect!

What you can expect from me

You can expect to leave each session with healthier options and perspectives, and momentum to move forward and upward.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
7 years of experience
Training
EdD (Doctor of Education) at Libert University , Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Capella Universisty
License type
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
Licensed in
Florida, Texas
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
Therapy methods
Behavior Modification, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy
Care types
Individual therapy
Ages served
Children, Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
Languages
English
Location
610 Uptown Boulevard Suite 4000
Cedar Hill, TX 75104