Sharon Simmons, LCSW, LISW — Therapist in Ohio

Hi there, I'm Sharon!

I'm passionate about helping clients find a path to healing from past experiences and present-day difficulties. I strive to learn something new daily and bring that curiosity into my work with you.

My focus

I have worked with people with a variety of challenges, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship challenges, attention and focus difficulties, and many who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional trauma, and first responders who need assistance following traumatic events.

My approach

I believe in treatment that focuses on finding solutions to troubling symptoms and holistic approaches to healing. My approach combines a variety of methods, including strengths-based, person-centered, brief solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR trauma therapy.

My communication style

My therapy style is welcoming and inquisitive. I will ask for more information about you, who you are, how you'd like to be, and what is getting in your way the most from day to day.

My journey to mental healthcare

Through my own life experiences and those of others in my life, I felt drawn to the profession of social work and to becoming a therapist. I feel passionate about helping others to experience as much joy as they can in life.

My goals for you

I will listen to you to gain information about what you are experiencing and partner with you to develop a plan that is focused on minimizing or alleviating troubling symptoms and experiences that you are having, which negatively impact your quality of life.

Our first session

During the first session, I will share information with you about confidentiality and the therapeutic process and ask you to provide additional information about yourself and what you are struggling with. I will then provide some options for treatment and partner with you to develop a plan that feels right to you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Oxford Health Plans
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Social Work from University of Kentucky and a Master of Science (MS) from University of Kentucky.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sharon Simmons