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Karen Simms

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in practice since 2005, working collaboratively and interactively with individuals and couples through depression, loss and grief, anxiety-related disorders, and relationship and life transitions. I meet each situation from a place of compassion, non-judgement, and authenticity and strive to help clients find their voice, feel empowered in their life, and find healing.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic perspective includes working in a psychodynamic framework with an existential influence. To me, this means to help my clients work in-depth through their past while being present in the here and now, and helping them realize their potential to live a more authentic and meaningful life.

What you can expect from me

My objective as a mental health counselor is to show compassion and empathy for others and the paths that have led them to where they may be in their lives. I strive to be present with care, calmness, and understanding, especially in the face of confusion or distress.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University Seattle
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, 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, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Men's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Relational, Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English