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Angela Simbro, LSCSW, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - trauma-informed CBT and practical skills
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Trauma lens
- Mindfulness methods
About Angela
Angela Simbro is an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Missouri with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family matters, grief, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar. Sessions are presented in plain language and focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
She begins by assessing current safety and immediate needs. Angela uses a trauma-informed viewpoint and builds a treatment plan from there. That plan often includes talking through thoughts and behaviors, education about reactions, and body-oriented techniques when helpful.
Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered approaches. She also incorporates mindfulness practices, behavioral activation, and elements from family systems when those fit the issue. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thinking, testing different responses, and practicing new skills between meetings.
Angela has experience in areas related to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and gender dysphoria. She draws on motivational interviewing and wellness coaching ideas when clients want practical behavior change.
The sessions are collaborative and focused on specific goals. Angela aims to make each meeting concrete - working on skills, planning small steps, and checking what helped. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling the first session.
Clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they sign up, as formats are listed during the intake process.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Angela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors step by step, which works well for anxiety, mood concerns, and daily coping. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people make choices that fit what matters to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings.She also uses client-centered skills that prioritize listening and building clear goals together. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - she will discuss options with each person, try methods briefly, and adjust plans based on what helps and what the client prefers.
Confirm the current online session options when you sign up, as formats are listed during intake. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many clients find practicing CBT or mindfulness exercises between meetings fits better when sessions are scheduled around daily life. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions and homework so they fit practical routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and family matters, mood disorders, and related areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. CBT is combined with other approaches when it better fits the client's needs.
What is her professional background?
She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with trauma-informed care.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Credentials listed are KS LSCSW and MO LCSW and her practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.