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Marie Simpson, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Marie

Marie Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with a broad range of concerns including attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, control issues, and reactions to natural or human-caused disasters. Her practice also addresses divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, panic attacks, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, seasonal affective disorder, and questions related to sexuality.

Marie approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances. Her clinical toolkit draws on Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients build coping skills, clarify values, and restore balance.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients who are ready to take the first steps toward change. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different preferences and life schedules, with scheduling based on therapist availability and subscription-based billing that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of distinct parts and offers a way to gently explore internal conflicts, which can be helpful for trauma responses, shame, and patterns that keep people stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building willingness to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life, often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to relational patterns formed in early life and helps people build more stable connections and improve communication in important relationships.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively with clients to identify which approaches best align with their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions adapt over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, letting clients choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from Kentucky without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Marie Simpson supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, along with many related issues such as attachment problems, caregiver stress, and panic attacks.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and a collaborative tone, blending methods like Internal Family Systems, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor treatment to individual needs.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice, working across a range of mental health and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
Marie holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Kentucky under KY LCSW 3109.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English