Therapist profile
Angela Simbro, LSCSW, LCSW
Missouri
Missouri LCSW - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLSCSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 2021032925; LSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 07065
- NPI1972269439
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Trauma-informed approaches
- CBT and ACT
- Somatic and psychoeducation
About Angela
Angela Simbro is a Missouri clinician with LSCSW and LCSW credentials and six years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career challenges, mood disorders, and related struggles. Sessions emphasize practical steps and real-life coping skills.
She frames work through a trauma lens and begins by assessing what the client needs most. Safety and stabilization come first. From there she builds a plan shaped by the client's goals and daily realities rather than following a single protocol.
Her approach draws from several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take action that feels meaningful. Client-Centered principles guide the conversation so clients can lead what we focus on.
She commonly uses somatic methods and psychoeducation alongside talk work to help people notice how stress and trauma show up in the body. Motivational Interviewing and behavioral activation strategies appear when motivation and follow-through are barriers. The Gottman Method elements are used for relationship-focused goals.
Practical concerns are part of the work. Angela helps people build step-by-step plans for managing anger, improving sleep, handling workplace frustration, and restoring connection after conflict. She asks questions, suggests exercises, and adjusts based on what helps in day-to-day life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify personal values, and take small committed steps toward what matters. It is often useful for anger that comes from frustration or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with behavioral experiments, which helps with anger that shows up as repeated reactions or avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session centered on the client's priorities and pacing, allowing the person to decide which issues to tackle first.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match goals, preferences, and the pace that feels manageable. That may mean using ACT exercises one week and focused CBT skill practice the next, or incorporating body-based practices when stress shows up physically.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking because the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it possible to meet without commuting. The focus is on making strategies useful in everyday life - practicing skills between sessions, adjusting plans based on what works, and finding ways to manage anger in real situations.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, career and mood disorders.
What is her general approach to anger?
She uses a trauma-informed lens and practical skills to help people notice triggers, learn body-based strategies, and create step-by-step plans for managing outbursts and simmering resentment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with community systems.
Which credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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