Kim Simpson, LCSW, LICSW — Therapist in Minnesota

Hi there, I'm Kim!

I'm a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. My goal is to focus on YOU. I would be honored to offer you a safe space and walk "by your side" as we discover solutions together.

My focus

I have a passion for young adults, struggling with changing life stages and helping them express themselves and identify strengths and goals. I connect with women experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression related to childhood or domestic issues. Having cared for my own mother, I have empathy for caregivers of aging or ill family members.

My approach

My approach to therapy focuses on providing a welcoming, safe environment for clients to explore feelings, share sensitive topics, and develop effective coping strategies. I provide interventions from Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR among others to enhance clients' healing and ability to reach their personal goals.

My communication style

I believe in a client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy. I believe every client has unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to overcome challenges. I also believe that therapy should be a collaborative relationship, where client and therapist work together to find solutions and achieve goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I studied Spanish abroad in Seville, Spain. I am a lifelong educator, teaching Spanish, ESL, and serving as a high school assistant principal for 30 years. Upon retiring, I recognized my need to continue to help others. I completed a Master's in Social Work, allowing me to continue to provide support as a licensed clinical social worker.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity to build trust and rapport. I will listen to your story to understand your personal history, family background, belief systems, and current struggles. We will work together to determine your goals and set up a treatment plan that reflects where you are and where you'd like to go.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of North Carolina At Charlotte and a Masters of Arts (MA) in Spanish from Appalachian State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kim Simpson