April Simms, LICSW, WV | Psychotherapist

About April Simms

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development

Mood Disorders

Premarital Counseling

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Relationship Struggles

Dissociative Disorder

Premarital Conflict Resolution

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Eclectic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know April Simms

My name is April Simms. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who focuses on the individual's or couple's strengths and life experiences to assist them in reaching their goals. My goal as a LICSW is to assist you in your personal growth journey. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, and couples/marital issues. My approach I use an eclectic approach in therapy consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing, and Strengths Based Therapy. I am a trained EMDR therapist. My focus My unique background of working with families and individuals in a community setting allows for me to understand the effect of environmental stressors on an individual's mental health. I enjoy working with individuals who are adjusting to life transitions, such as moving from teenager into adulthood, transitioning to stressors of college, retirement, and other transitions. I primarily work with individuals aged 16 and older. My communication style I create a safe space for individuals to share their thoughts and feelings without judgement. I encourage open communications and feedback from individuals. My journey to mental healthcare I've been working in the mental health field for almost 20 years. Prior to mental health, I provided services to families and older adults in crisis or stressful situations. After observing the challenges many individuals and families faced, I decided to pursue a master's degree in social work with the goal of becoming a Clinical Social Worker. I love being a therapist and celebrating the individual's or couple's successes. My goals for you I listen to understand individual's needs and assist them in breaking down goals into realistic and achievable steps. Encourage them to discuss any potential obstacles and assist in guiding them in meeting their goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - West Virginia

Education and training

Radford University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1487903761

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does April Simms work with?

April Simms works with Rula Health - West Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see April Simms?

April Simms frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for April Simms on their profile.