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Angela Simbro

KS LSCSW LSCSW 07065, MO LCSW 2021032925
Credentials
KS LSCSW LSCSW 07065, MO LCSW 2021032925
NPI Number
1972269439
Location
Missouri
Languages
English
Angela Simbro
7 years experience

About Angela Simbro

I am clinically licensed in Missouri and Kansas with several years of high level professional work experience. I am formally trained in Trauma focused approaches; EMDR; ADHD systems and support; Motivational Interviewing; Clinical Wellness Coaching; Clinical Treatment planning for individual, systems and communities; Safety planning; Zero Suicide intervention; Cognitive Behavioral Therapies including Dialectal, Developmental Disorder, and Trauma focused modalities.

First and foremost everything I use is focused through a trauma lens. I start where the client is at and look at safety first. Then, I approach through the wellness model while using the Integrative therapy most appropriate for the client needs. Somatic therapies and psychoeducation are most common while implementing talk therapies. Once a treatment plan is established I find I use a holistic blend of CBT, DBT, TFCBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Behavioral Activation. Strengths Based, Family Systems, Expressive Arts, and more depending on the needs of the client.

I have a great deal of experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, finding motivation, ironing out self esteem issues, and building confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Licenses

LCSW
2021032925
LSCSW
LSCSW 07065

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Adoption and foster care
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“We love working with Angela! She is very knowledgeable and insightful”

“Kind, empathetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. If you actually want to grow, this is the person to come to.”

“It was my first time doing therapy and she made it extremely easy and helpful!”

“Angela is very relatable. I feel comfortable with her because she understands me on a deeper level than most therapists I have seen before. She listens to me when I tell her that something isn’t working for me and she adjusts the approach to best help me, while also recommending new approaches to help me grow. She is always understanding when I am having a hard time and she never makes me feel guilty when I fail to prioritize myself. She encourages me to keep going and pick up where I left off no matter what. My brain is always going in a million directions and she helps me refocus and understand why I do the things that I do that often cause me to struggle. I really like visiting with her and the depth she brings to my therapy sessions and discussions.”

“Kind, straight forward, and supportive”

“She is great and very dedicated to helping during the session.”

“Although I'm still farely new to Angela I do feel she has a very good grasp on what tools are needed and where. She also seems to have the life experience to support her suggestions and information she is providing and it's effectiveness. Even being new to each other and essentially being tossed into a whirlwind of bs, I absolutely find myself looking forward to sessions.”

“She’s great!”

“Angela is smart, funny and very insightful. She listens to my issues and gives me realistic ways to address the situation should it ever occur again.”

“I love my therapist! She's understanding and makes sure to offer her expertise and advice in any way she can. She's helped me immensely with my worries and I love talking with her. She's hilarious, kind, and understanding!”

“Angela is an amazing therapist who creates a comfortable and conversational atmosphere. She actively listens and responds thoughtfully, making the sessions feel like a natural conversation. Angela also provides valuable insights, often backed by research or scientific explanations about how our brains and bodies work. Her knowledge and understanding contribute to a deeper understanding of oneself and the tools to navigate challenges effectively.”

“I have seen a handful of therapists in person over my adult life. Angela is hands down my favorite. I was initially nervous about trying therapy online because I was afraid that it would feel impersonal. But I have had such severe social anxiety that I was afraid I’d avoid leaving my house to see someone locally. Finally after 2 years of trying hard to pull myself out of the hole I’ve been sliding back down into I filled out the survey and was matched with Angela. I signed up for a video call as my first visit in hopes that we’d get a better feel for each other with the intention of proceeding with chat visits only. I enjoy speaking with her so much that I’ve never even considered doing chat visits since the first call. <br /> Her own experiences as a neurodivergent makes her a no nonsense problem solver with the empathy and understanding to carry the lamp and lead the way to a better understanding of myself and how I interact with the world. She’s very interactive and intuitive. I may start a session thinking that a certain struggle is what’s causing a road block. She sees past that and will often steer me toward the root cause of my anxiety. Our brains work similarly so I always want to know what approach we are taking to tackle a problem so that I understand how it helps. I appreciate her willingness to educate me and her extensive education and love of the field really shines through. <br /> For the first time in two years I find myself sleeping better and actually feeling the pull to get out of the house a bit. My personal relationships are getting better. I am so happy that I was placed with Angela and can’t wait to see where else our visits will improve my quality of day to day life. <br /> Thank you for all you do, Angela! There’s no doubt in my mind that being placed with you was “Kismet!” ❤️”

“Angela is great! She has a very large tool box to help anyone with the problems they are facing!”

“Amazing first connection. Excited to see our future visits.”

“She’s the best”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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