Elizabeth Simpson, LICSW

(she/her)
Preferred Name: Elizabeth

Online Therapy

About Me

I'm a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst and relationally-trained EMDR therapist with more than 20 years of clinical practice. I enjoy seeing a diverse range of folks with varied life experience, and I specialize in working with LGBQT adults and their families. I see clients in-person and online.

Education & Experience

Advanced Training in Mind-Body Medicine from the Center for Mind Body Medicine, 2023
Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, 2016
Postgraduate Fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, 2010
MSW from Smith College School for Social Work, 2006
MA in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz
BA in Anthropology and Latin American Studies from the University of Virginia

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy
Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance


I'm an out-of-network provider with insurance plans and will provide a receipt for you to submit for partial reimbursement if you have a PPO.