Marie Simpson, LCSW

Marie Simpson is a licensed LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Kentucky with 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, depression, and major life transitions. She draws on a range of clinical approaches to create treatment plans that fit each person’s unique situation, adapting conversation style and interventions to match individual needs and preferences.

Marie prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, and she emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside emotional support. Whether addressing attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, or the aftermath of abuse or loss, she aims to empower clients to build clearer communication, manage overwhelming feelings, and move toward a more satisfying daily life.

Seeking change can feel daunting, and Marie recognizes the courage that takes. She offers steady, client-focused guidance and collaborative planning so people can take the first steps toward healing and growth at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection

Marie Simpson uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and take purposeful action toward meaningful goals; ACT is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping clients address attachment issues, parenting challenges, and blended family dynamics by exploring how past and present relationships shape emotions and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth, offering a supportive environment useful for depression, grief, and building coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marie will work with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to best support an individual’s situation.

Online therapy with Marie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care from different locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.