Marie Simpson, LCSW

Marie Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress and anxiety. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and life changes. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to meet each person where they are.

In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. She listens first, then works with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation. That plan may involve skills to manage panic and anxiety, ways to cope with grief and change, or strategies to handle relationship and communication problems.

Marie draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide her work. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also works from an attachment-informed viewpoint to understand relationship dynamics and emotional needs.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. People can expect an emphasis on skills they can practice between meetings, and on making progress that feels relevant to daily life. She acknowledges how hard change can be and offers steady support through the process.

Marie is licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW. She adapts her approach to the concerns people bring, including postpartum depression, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and recovery from domestic violence or other trauma.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values. It often focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them block meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. This approach can help with panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and everyday anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional needs formed over time, which can be useful when coping with attachment issues, relationship stress, or caregiver strain.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, what has helped or not helped before, and together decide which methods to try. That ongoing collaboration makes it easier to adjust the work as progress is made or new issues arise.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around childcare or work. It can also make certain check-ins simpler, like a shorter conversation between in-person visits or a focused skills session when people are pressed for time.