Ammarritta Simpson, LCSW

Ammarritta Simpson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns. She also supports those coping with addiction, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, anger, career stress, and the effects of abuse. Ammarritta brings six years of clinical experience to her work.

Ammarritta uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. She listens without judgment and treats people with respect and compassion. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person and move at a pace that feels comfortable.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and dialectical ideas. That means she helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try new behaviors while keeping empathy and acceptance central to the work. She also uses EMDR for trauma and techniques from motivational interviewing when people are struggling with change.

Sessions are shaped around concrete goals. Ammarritta works with clients to build practical coping skills for panic, mood shifts, and overwhelming stress. She also offers support for parenting challenges, LGBT issues, relationship strain, and career decisions.

People who choose her can expect clear, collaborative planning and straightforward tools to practice between sessions. She explains methods in everyday language and checks in often about whether the work is helping. If you want practical strategies paired with a compassionate presence, she may be a good fit.

Online approaches and what they do

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice skills between sessions.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and develop self-directed solutions for issues like low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ammarritta will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan based on what works in real sessions.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video allows face-to-face conversation and guided skills practice. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, quick coaching, or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to choose the format that helps someone engage most effectively.