Ammarritta Simpson, LCSW

Licensed in Wyoming · 6 years in practice

Ammarritta Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and substance concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Wyoming: LCSW-1191 · expires April 2027
LCSW, North Dakota: 6428 · expires December 2027
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06182400 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1437685203 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Ammarritta

Ammarritta Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and substance concerns. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem struggles, ADHD, parenting strain, career stress, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Ammarritta brings six years of clinical experience to her work and meets people with respect and directness.

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals.

Background and approach

Ammarritta listens first, then suggests tools that fit each person’s life and needs. She often uses client-centered techniques to keep conversations grounded in what matters to the person. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Dialectical skills help people manage strong emotions and interpersonal difficulty. For people with trauma, she may integrate EMDR methods alongside talk therapy to address distressing memories. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support change around substance use and other habits.

Treatment plans are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Ammarritta values collaboration and clear communication. She focuses on building skills people can use outside of sessions.

Her goal is to help people make steady, sustainable changes toward a healthier daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ammarritta lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues

Approaches Ammarritta names

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Online support

How approach and online options fit together

Ammarritta often uses client-centered therapy, which centers conversations on a person’s goals and priorities and emphasizes empathy and collaboration. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings and make decisions.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that identifies and changes unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and coping with life changes because it focuses on concrete skills and homework between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ammarritta will discuss different methods and help choose what fits best based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or a way to stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Ammarritta works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity and parenting.

How would you describe the therapy approach and style?

Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques to help people make changes.

What level of experience does she have?

She has six years of experience as a therapist working with diverse concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and substance-related issues.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The clinician holds LCSW credentials in New Jersey and is based in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.

How are fees and subscription handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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