Dr. Sharon Lynn Simmons, LISW-S, LCSW-S, PhD
(She, her, hers)
Preferred Name: Sharon
About Me
I am an independently licensed social worker in both Ohio (LISW) and Kentucky (LCSW) as well as a PhD in social work. I am a trained EMDR therapist and work with patients with a variety of challenges including PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, mood swings, psychotic episodes, parenting and relationship challenges and attention and focus difficulties. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and serve first responders who need assistance following traumatic events.
Education & Experience
Experience: I have 25 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical leader and teacher and strive to learn something new each day. Education: 2019 PhD in Social Work University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 1996 MSW University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 1993 BS in Human Environmental Sciences University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
CISD- Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team Member NASW member Faculty member- Brescia University EMDRIA member
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
Private pay