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Cierra Simpson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Washington, DC
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Cierra

I emphasize the importance of holistic, strength-based, client and family-centered, trauma-based, mindfulness-based, and Cognitive Behavioral interventions while utilizing creative and critical thinking, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and interpersonal skills to ensure that the needs of individuals and families are met. My goal is to create and establish a healthy and caring relationship with you while identifying your strengths and informal supports to create a better quality of life. By partnering with you, I seek to help you meet your identified goals, create coping skills, and for you to feel empowered and in control of your life.

By partnering with you, I seek to help you meet your identified goals, create coping skills, and for you to feel empowered and in control of your life.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Creative
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • First responders
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Washington, DC and Maryland residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, eating, and working out.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LC50082173 • Washington, DC • LCSW

Education

BSW - Social Work, Coppin State University MSW - Social Work, Howard University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Cierra Simpson accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Washington, DC are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Cierra Simpson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Cierra is licensed to practice in Washington, DC and Maryland, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Cierra’s Washington, DC license number is LC50082173, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Cierra Simpson has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Cierra’s education and training include BSW - Social Work, Coppin State University; MSW - Social Work, Howard University. Over that time, Cierra has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Cierra Simpson works with BIPOC, Black community, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Cierra spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cierra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cierra Simpson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Cierra’s style is authentic, challenging, creative, humorous, and open-minded. In Cierra’s words: “By partnering with you, I seek to help you meet your identified goals, create coping skills, and for you to feel empowered and in control of your life.”

Cierra Simpson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Cierra identifies as Black.

Cierra Simpson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Cierra is licensed in Washington, DC and Maryland, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Cierra Simpson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Cierra will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Cierra’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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