My name is Kara Simpson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois and have been in practice for about 8 years. I have experience working with individuals (of all ages), family's, and groups with several different types of mental health diagnosis and concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, grief, addiction, and domestic violence.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I love getting to know my clients and my first sessions are usually very laid back and spent by building rapport and getting a feel for what my clients are looking for in treatment , what has and has not worked in the past, and what their goals are moving forward.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am very open-minded and non-judgmental and I have a lot of experience using different treatment modalities that best cater to what my client needs/wants. I am a good listener and can adapt to meet my client where they are mentally and emotionally. I am very open to feedback and want to know if what we are doing is working and if not, I want to make changes to make your experience in therapy better and beneficial.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for several diagnoses, including Major Depressive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (1 &2). I have several years of experience in using this treatment modality within groups and individual settings. DBT uses mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help minimize interfering symptoms.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on changing our thought process surrounding our mental health, symptoms, and situations. CBT reinforces that our thoughts influence our emotions and in turn, our actions. I have years of experience in this area with clients to help manage symptoms, especially with Anxiety and Depressive disorders.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a treatment modality I have used in individual settings and it is used in a way to promote change and identify ambivalence surrounding change and acknowledging that change is hard, but finding that motivation to do so to make positive changes in our life.