HALEY SIMPSON, MSW, LCSW
My approach to therapy
Despite the many differences we have, we all have had pain and we are all capable of healing ourselves and each other. I believe we are wired for deep and meaningful connection with others, which helps guide us on the healing process. We all have experiences that have built us, shape our perspectives, and impact how we show up in the world. I help people process trauma and attachment injuries, cope with big emotions, restore motivation, and find the wholeness within themselves. By utilizing a wide range of therapeutic frameworks, modalities, and compassionate curiosity, we can work together to uncover your most authentic self.
I am happy to use a variety of tools to meet each client’s individual needs, including Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. This could be a great fit to treat addiction, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and many other mental health conditions. Horses are especially attuned to humans’ emotions. While engaging in activities with the horse, we will work together in a non-judgemental environment to recognize how each client's reactions to the animal and the animal’s reactions to people highlight the behaviors, feelings, and relationships that have caused pain and can lead to modifying emotions, developing self-awareness, building coping strategies, and increasing confidence.
Haley: A bio
Haley has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Champaign- Urbana and a Master’s of Social Work from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Haley has been practicing therapy since 2018 working with children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma and the effects of generational trauma. Haley specializes in trauma treatment and she is certified in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She draws from psychodynamics, Motivational Enhancement, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. Haley also utilizes the Health At Every Size (HAES) model. Haley enjoys working with teens, young adults, and those going through life transitions. She is an affirmative therapist who enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ Community and strives to hold a safe, affirmative, and accepting space for all who come seeking services.
*I am currently taking cash-only clients. I believe in access to mental health care and can offer a sliding scale if you find yourself in financial hardship. I can also provide a SuperBill for insurance reimbursement.