Erin Simmons, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Erin Simmons

Focus areas

Alzheimer's Disease

Bipolar Disorder

Personality Disorder

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Work-Related Counseling

Behavioral Therapy

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Erin Simmons

Hi there, I'm Erin! I support individuals with chronic illness and their families. My experience includes oncology, hospice, palliative care, and emergency medicine, providing counseling for serious illness, end-of-life care, grief, and life transitions. I also help healthcare and emergency professionals cope with trauma and secondary trauma. My focus I’m a good fit for clients navigating trauma, chronic illness, chronic pain, or cancer, as well as grief, bereavement, and major life transitions. I also support those experiencing secondary trauma, including healthcare professionals and first responders, with compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. My approach Your care plan is tailored to your unique needs—not generic goals—so therapy feels personal and meaningful. We’ll work together, with your values guiding the process while I provide clinical support. Together, we’ll build coping skills, restore a sense of safety, and move at a pace that feels right for you. My communication style I communicate clearly and consistently through secure messaging, email, or phone, depending on your needs. My approach is supportive, compassionate, and steady, with respect for where you are in your journey. I’m flexible in how we communicate while maintaining professional boundaries that promote quality care. My journey to mental healthcare My career began in oncology and expanded into hospice, palliative care, and emergency medicine. I’m passionate about helping individuals and families navigate chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, grief, and trauma. My approach combines specialized clinical expertise with practical coping strategies and compassionate support.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

NPI number

1043041395

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What practice does Erin Simmons work with?

Erin Simmons works with Rula Health - Maryland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Erin Simmons?

Erin 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 Erin Simmons on their profile.