Ammarritta Simpson

Practical, compassionate care for life transitions

LCSW New Jersey

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Ammarritta

Ammarritta Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addiction, and a range of mood and personality concerns.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she brings practical skills drawn from cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered, dialectical, EMDR, and relational approaches to support emotional healing and coping with life transitions. Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs, combining structured techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with empathic listening and collaborative planning. Ammarritta also incorporates strategies for anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.

She holds New Jersey and North Dakota LCSW credentials (ND LCSW 6428, WY LCSW LCSW-1191) and conducts work in English. Ammarritta offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and encourages those ready to explore change to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

Remote treatment using evidence-based approaches

CBT helps people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress; it uses practical exercises and homework to build new skills for everyday situations. DBT focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering tools to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that uses guided processing to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and often evolves over time. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and how different methods feel in practice, adjusting techniques to suit individual needs and progress rather than prescribing a single path up front.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited mobility. These formats allow for consistent work on skills and processing between meetings and make it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ammarritta commonly address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting stress, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach blends practical, skills-based work like cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and dialectical elements, creating a warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental environment that tailors treatment to each person.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She is an LCSW with six years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and a range of personality and adjustment concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is credentialed as an LCSW with ND LCSW 6428 and WY LCSW LCSW-1191 and practices from New Jersey.

In what language does she offer services and can she see international clients?

Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Wyoming, North Dakota, New Jersey

Languages

English