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Angela Simbro

Angela Simbro

LSCSW, LCSW

Trauma-informed social worker guiding practical change

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  • Trauma-focused lens
  • Wellness-oriented care
  • Short-term and skills-based

About Angela

Angela Simbro is a licensed social worker in Missouri who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting struggles, and motivation problems. She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and brings six years of professional experience to her work. Angela writes plainly and focuses on meeting each person where they are. She centers care through a trauma lens and begins by assessing safety and immediate needs. From there she builds a wellness-focused plan that uses a mix of approaches chosen for the person in front of her. Talk therapies are used alongside somatic methods and straightforward psychoeducation. Common tools in her work include cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered ways of guiding conversation. She also integrates family-systems thinking, strengths-based practices, and behavioral activation when those fit the goals. Angela has worked with people facing grief, relationship strain, ADHD concerns, addiction issues, and sleep or eating difficulties. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps to build confidence and coping skills. She adapts language and pace to each client and writes individualized treatment plans rather than using one fixed method. Angela encourages anyone feeling unsure to take the first step, noting that starting therapy takes courage and can open a path to clearer routines and better day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy views distress through the impact of past events and focuses on stabilizing symptoms, building coping skills, and addressing trauma-related patterns in daily life. This approach can help with anxiety, intrusive memories, and stress responses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward goals. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles because it emphasizes doing what matters despite discomfort.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person guides the pace and focus of sessions. This style supports self-reflection and builds trust while other strategies are introduced.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress unfolds.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer travel requirements, which can help fit sessions into busy family and work routines. Online care can also let people use shorter check-ins when that suits their week or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how sessions are structured for your situation.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, Missouri2021032925
  • LSCSW, KansasLSCSW 07065
  • NPI1972269439

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Common areas addressed include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy is trauma-focused and wellness-oriented, blending talk therapy with somatic techniques and practical skill-building from approaches like CBT and ACT.

What is the therapist's background?

Angela has six years of professional experience and focuses on individualized treatment plans that begin with safety and move toward functional goals.

What credentials and location apply?

The therapist holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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