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Hello, I’m Hannah Simms, an award-winning psychotherapist and an active-duty military spouse. I specialize in individuals experiencing high levels of stress (think life transitions life moves, military families, divorces, etc), and have had a lot of success with a very clinical approach to therapy.
My approach
I like to spend time with clients completing a thorough assessment that focuses on clinical symptoms and the DSM-5. My therapy style is very clinical, so I provide a lot of education on symptoms, treatment options, specific targeted therapeutic care plans to treat individual needs.
My focus
I work with individuals ages 13-beyond! I have experience with various age ranges, genders, sexual orientations, etc. I have a lot of experience with the military community specifically as I am a part of it.
My communication style
My clients would probably say I have a “relaxed vibe”. Although I align my practices to be very clinical based and have professional guidelines and boundaries I stick to, I have great relationships with my clients. We tend to have good rapport and success working together! I love what I do and working with others.
My journey to mental healthcare
I was driven to work as a therapist when I identified a need within the community around me: military spouses. I saw them handling the most high amounts of stress, and (a lot of times) not having clinical support. I began working on my clinical license soon after marrying my husband who is active-duty Air Force. I have served others and plan to continue.
My goals for you
From day 1 we will begin goal setting in the individual diagnostic assessment. I do not believe that I am an expert in my clients lives, but a guide! Although we are treating clinical concerns, my clients are always involved with their treatment planning and goals. This is reviewed often and I consider a very important part of therapy.
My first session with you
Real talk: The first session with any therapist can feel awkward. You are essentially telling a stranger your intimate private details of your life. Don’t feel pressured to share anything you do not want. The first session can be intimidating but I will help you out because (first session being diagnostic) I tend to ask a lot of questions! Always feel free to say no or you are not comfortable answering. It’s your time.
