About

Hello. My name is Florence Simcoe. I have been a clinical social worker for almost 45 years (and still love it.) I am an LCSW, which is the highest degree of licensure in the state of Arizona- (LCSW 1016). As a clinician, I focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and other behavioral disturbances. I individualize my theoretical approach to your needs and consider our work to be one of active partnership and collaboration. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My approach I will use whatever approach is most useful and effective. Some of the models I use are: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) · Attachment-based · Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) · Cognitive Processing (CPT) · Culturally Sensitive · Family Systems · Interpersonal · Intervention · Multicultural · Person-Centered · Positive Psychology · Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) · Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) · Strength-Based · Trauma Focused · Client-Centered Therapy · Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) · Grief Therapy · Solution Focused · Behavioral Activation · Child/Parent Psychotherapy. My focus As mentioned above, I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who present with any of the following issues: ADHD · Behavioral Issues with Coping Skills · Depression · Divorce · Family Conflict · Grief · Infidelity · Mood Disorders · Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum · Relationship Issues · School Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Women's Issues · Adolescents/Teens · Child Abuse or Neglect · Cultural Stress · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Older Adult My communication style I am told that I create an environment described as comfortable, trust-inviting, attentive, thought-provoking, encouraging, and understanding. I would like to work with someone like me!