Justine Simpson

Are you worried all the time, preoccupied with a million different things? Or are you stressed and unhappy: worried about the demands of school, of sports, of friends, of everything? Are you sometimes overly self-critical: believing that you are not good enough, not smart enough, not interesting enough, not fun enough, not cute enough. Do you find it hard to let go of past mistakes, or are always worried about tomorrow and what will happen to you in the future. Or are you stuck in bad habits: repeating behaviors over and over again, because it makes you feel better for a moment and gets rid of horrible feelings of anxiety. Using cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you take back control of your feelings. I will help you learn skills and strategies to manage anxiety, reduce worries, and improve mood. Adopting a problem solving approach that focuses on difficulties you are having right now, I help you understand your unhelpful thinking patterns, and problematic behaviors that keep you trapped in negative cycles, and prevent you from enjoying life. My goal is to help you feel capable and confident, let go of worries and stress and begin to look forward to their future. Dr. Simpson completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester in England, specializing in cognitive-behavior therapy and child and adolescent mental health. She worked in multidisciplinary teams in the UK for 12 years, taking a lead role providing psychological services to children and adolescents. She is experienced working collaboratively and in consultation with schools, pediatricians, psychiatrists and other professionals. Dr. Simpson also has experience supervising psychology students during their doctoral training, and is a skilled presenter, teaching on a range of psychological disorders and interventions. Dr. Simpson is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Simpson has been with Bridges Therapy and Wellness Center for 10 years, since the first year the practice opened. She became a co-owner of the practice in 2025.