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Angela Simbro

Therapist · Missouri

Angela Simbro, LSCSW, LCSW

Trauma-informed clinician focused on practical change

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  • Focus on thoughts
  • Practical skills
  • Mindfulness-based

About Angela

Angela Simbro is a licensed social worker in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting pressures, and motivation struggles. She uses a trauma-informed perspective and focuses on practical steps that reduce day-to-day strain. Angela speaks plainly and aims to meet each person where they are in the moment.

Her approach begins with safety and builds a plan that fits each person's life. She blends talk-based work with somatic practices and teaching about how trauma shows up in the body. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are often part of the plan, along with mindfulness practices to manage thoughts and everyday habits.

Angela draws on six years of clinical experience and holds the LSCSW and LCSW credentials. She has worked with people dealing with addictions, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD-related concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family challenges.

Sessions tend to mix skills training, coaching-style problem solving, and reflective conversation. Psychoeducation and practical homework are common to help people translate therapy into daily routines. The goal is to leave each session with clear steps to try between visits.

She asks clients to collaborate on treatment goals and adjusts methods as needed. If you want a therapist who emphasizes safety, tangible skills, and attention to everyday thoughts and habits, she may be a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone wants to change daily habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and shifting thought patterns and behaviors with concrete exercises and practice between sessions. It often helps with stress, sleep, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build calm in everyday life, which supports work on thoughts and habits.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to individual preferences and needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to attend regular sessions. Clinical approaches like ACT and CBT adapt well to remote work because they rely on conversation, skill practice, and short assignments that can be completed between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Angela helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is trauma-informed and practical. She mixes talk therapy with somatic work, psychoeducation, and skills practice to change everyday thoughts and habits.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional clinical experience and uses that background when creating individualized treatment plans.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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