Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arizona. I received my Masters from Arizona State University and have been practicing for four years. Since getting licensed in 2020, I’ve also been a program director and trained other therapists.
I am very passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma experience the freedom of healing. I have worked as a first responder in the past which helps me to understand my client’s traumas even more.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked as a therapist for the past several years as well as training other therapists I believe I have a lot of knowledge to offer.
About Sarah Simpson
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them. It emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, and behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility, enabling individuals to live in alignment with their values despite the presence of challenging thoughts and emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It aims to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies by challenging and modifying unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors. CBT is widely used to treat various mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help people manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors. It combines individual therapy with group skills training and focuses on four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is particularly effective for individuals with borderline personality disorder and other conditions involving emotional dysregulation.
Group Therapy
Group therapy can be focused on a specific issue, such as depression, anxiety, or addiction, or more general topics like social skills or interpersonal relationships. Group therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies from both the therapist and other group members. It offers a sense of universality, validation, and interpersonal learning, making it an effective treatment option for various mental health concerns.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. It includes various approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused CBT, and somatic therapies. The goal is to reduce symptoms of trauma, such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, by enabling individuals to integrate and make sense of their traumatic experiences in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
