You deserve a therapist who sees the full picture, and walks beside you while you work toward rest and change.
My Mission
Is to empower my clients to show up, take control back of their life through learning skills of best practice approaches, and feel like themselves again; reaching the goals they set out to conquer. There are so many therapists out there. A therapeutic relationship is so important to jive with the person you are working with to maximize the results of the goals you are seeking. I believe in transparency and want to make sure you are aware of my style of practice as I may not be a good fit for all. I am direct because I want you to succeed. I am not a therapist that will just listen, sit and nod. I provide constructive feedback and will challenge you to help you to succeed in the changes you are striving for.
Meet Me
THERAPY, OWNER
Amber Simpson, MBA-HCAD, MSW, LCSW-S
I’m a healthcare director, therapist, board director, and advocate for the social work profession, health equity, social justice, human rights and de-stigmatizing mental health. I’m an outdoor enthusiast, animal lover, Picasso wannabe, and firm believer that you can be both a science-based nerd and refreshingly real.
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A Little Bit About Me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor in Houston, TX. I am licensed in Illinois and Texas. I’m a board-approved supervisor in Texas. I am on the NASW Texas Board of Directors representing Region 6 (Houston and Gulf Coast area). I am currently the national Director of Community Engagement at Tissue Health Plus. Previously, I was on staff as the Senior Therapist with UT Health housed at Memorial Hermann with Psychiatry Consulting Team there; where I helped develop a new innovative program providing psychotherapy at Level 1 Medical Trauma Hospital (Memorial Hermann Hospital) for patients needing both mental health and medical trauma services. I also collaborated with outpatient UT Health Psychiatry Department to build an Anxiety Clinic at BBSB location, where I developed and wrote the 8-week psychoeducation curriculum treating a whole-person through anxiety lens. My previous role at UT Health was Senior Social Worker at the Brain and Behavioral Health Clinic housed under the Neurology Department, providing mainly sleep treatment and anxiety/adjustment treatments. I’ve worked in healthcare for about 20 years and have worn several different hats. I’ve been a healthcare hospital Social Work Program Developer for several years, building 5 programs. I have worked in a variety of settings such as acute inpatient hospitals, after-hours crisis evaluations, outpatient clinics and private practice.
Education and Licensure
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Masters in Social Work
Master in Business Administration with Healthcare Administration Certificate
Licensed in Illinois
Licensed in Texas
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I was trained with the VA CBTI treatment protocol model.
I have worked and continue to work for several years directly with Sleep Physicians and PCPs providing CBTi protocol to improve their patient’s sleep.
For several years at UT Health Houston, 90% of my weekly clients were sleep related; where I was the primary CBTi therapist that specialized in sleep.
I continue to participate in yearly CEUs/trainings specifically related to sleep treatment.
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Certified Integrative Mental Health Therapist (CMHIMP)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider (CCATP)
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate - through Postpartum Support International
Animal-Human Health certificate (University of Denver) with additional training in Pet Grief and Bereavement (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)
200YTT (200 hours of yoga instructor course through My Vinyasa Practice) and registered 200YRT with Yoga Alliance
Ayurvedic Nutritionist certification through My Vinyasa Practice
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NASW-Texas Board Director
Founding Member of EcoSocial Work Committee with NASW-Texas
About Eunoia Wellness Counseling
Eunoia means Beautiful Thinking in Greek. The name was inspired by the Greek names I give my betta fish in my office. Betta keeping began in Thailand (formerly Siam) and they were named Siamese fighting fish. King of Siam gave them to a physician who studied them and discovered that the name he selected was already used. Charles Regan renamed them Betta meaning Beautiful Warrior. Lotus flowers represent new beginnings, purity, enlightenment and rebirth. Eunoia Wellness Counseling logo is a betta fish with the lotus flower as its tail.