Debra Simmons, MSW, MI | Psychotherapist

About Debra Simmons

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Intervention

Exposure Response Prevention

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Debra Simmons

I am an MSW with more than 25 years of experience helping people who may suffer from depression, anxiety, anger, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, and other challenges that affect their quality of life. My approach My plan in providing therapy is to encourage you to set your own goals rather than me deciding them for you. I use various approaches to assist you in working toward your goals, including motivational interviewing, patient-centered, compassion-focused, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies. My focus I have worked with a wide range of clients, from ages 12 to older adults, as well as couples and families. While I enjoy working with diverse populations, I have extensive experience and particular interest in supporting older adults coping with this stage of life. Assisting others with the grief that comes with significant loss is another specialty of mine. My communication style I strive to create an environment of comfort, calm, safety, respect, and trust, as we may explore very personal issues. I am open and accepting of various cultures, sexual identities, races, and lifestyles. My clients have assured me that I am successful at meeting them where they are. My journey to mental healthcare After obtaining my Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan Medical School, I worked in many different settings, including hospice, mental health inpatient, hospital social work/discharge planning, case management of disabled children and their families, and providing mental health services for older adults in facilities. Most of these settings were task-oriented, and I found I could not focus as much on individual mental health needs as I wanted. I decided to follow my passion and make mental health therapy my full-time practice. My goals for you I encourage my clients to define their problems and decide their own goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

University of Michigan Medical School, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1336276294

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What practice does Debra Simmons work with?

Debra Simmons works with Rula Health - Michigan.

What are common reasons for patients to see Debra Simmons?

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