- Trauma lens
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness practice
About Angela
Angela Simbro is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with six years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, and relationship and family matters, including blended family issues.
She frames care through a trauma lens and begins by assessing immediate safety and practical needs. From there she focuses on wellness and builds a treatment plan that fits the person in front of her. Sessions commonly include talk-based work alongside somatic techniques and psychoeducation.
Her approach draws on several methods to address everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to change unhelpful thinking and clarify personal values. Client-Centered Therapy informs a respectful, person-focused way of working. Mindfulness practices and elements of the Gottman Method may appear where they suit the goals.
Angela has experience helping people manage parenting stress, motivation and confidence, grief, and coping with life changes. She also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and blended family issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in Missouri. Practical steps such as safety planning and clinical treatment planning are part of her background. To begin, prospective clients follow the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
Her stated work emphasizes direct, pragmatic steps and building skills people can use between sessions. The tone is straightforward and task-oriented, aimed at helping adults navigate complex family and personal challenges.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions usually combine reflection, values work, and practical exercises to manage stress, anxiety, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems and then testing new ways of thinking and acting. In online CBT sessions the therapist and client work on specific skills, homework, and short in-session practice to address issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep difficulties.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, person-focused stance where the therapist listens and responds to what the client brings. Online meetings using this approach center on the person's concerns and work at a pace that fits their needs.
Figuring out the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on the client's goals, history, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as progress or new needs appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available session types and how they fit into your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, support shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so skill practice happens more consistently.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, and a range of other concerns including blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a trauma-informed lens with practical methods like talk therapy, somatic techniques, and psychoeducation to build a clear treatment plan.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.