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Stephanie Simms

Therapist(She/her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Physical health issues, Trauma, PTSD, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Stephanie Simms and I specialize in providing therapeutic services for children and their family. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, and other disorders. My treatment modality varies from TF CBT, play therapy, motivational interview, DBT, etc. I have worked and continues to work with individuals ages as early as 3 to as old as 64 years old. I have also worked in different settings such as individual’s home, hospitals, group home, etc. I am worked in various role such an in home therapist for over 3 years, clinician in a partial hospital program and outpatient services. I have over 10 years of experience working in the human and social services field. My faith in God along with the skills I have learn over the years help to keep me grounded. I stand on the Bible verse that express knowing all things work together for my good. I would be honored to come along side you by assisting you in figuring out this thing call life.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is meeting the individual where they are at. I believe you are the sailor of your ship. I would like to be your guide but intimately; you are the sailor and in order for anything to change; you have to be willing to try.

What you can expect from me

Our first session would be me getting to know the client and the client getting to know me as well.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Physical health issues, Trauma, PTSD, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Panic disorders
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English