Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders and 1 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I am Zilla Simpson. I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, exhausted, burdened by past memories, or just scared or nervous? In our sessions together, I will create a warm environment where you will feel safe to disclose and work together to find solutions and growth. I'll meet you with compassion, integrating mindfulness and other evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!
My first session looks like meeting a friendly stranger, that will ask questions without pressure to answer them. I will listen carefully, take some notes, explain the method we will use and mostly attempt to build trust from a respectful starting point. We will begin to construct a plan to meet realistic goals established together, yet these goals will be client centered. We will establish the pace and intensity of the treatment, and schedule future visits as needed or requested by the client.
My biggest strengths are being empathetic and compassionate. I have 32 years of experience assisting others in a professional manner.
My clients benefit from my expertise when they are ready to work on their emotional wellness; if they are not looking for advice but instead are trying to use their own strengths to live a fuller, healthier and better balanced life. life. My clients benefit from a structured, yet flexible schedule and commit to communicate openly.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious, less depressed and decreased stressed life.
EMDR
We will use eye movement and bilateral brain stimulation to process traumatic episodes and desensitize your mind and body to past negative experiences.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindful techniques have been used for centuries . I discovered and benefitted from them at a very young age and have shared them with my patients for 32 years.
1 rating with written reviews
June 21, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed my first session with Zilla and plan to continue working with her on a weekly basis for the foreseeable future. She immediately attuned to me with empathy and authenticity, listening to my personal story, with the intention of designing the best approach for my therapy. She is professional, empowering, and I'm grateful to have found her via the Growtherapy platform.