Vickey (Vickey Simmons-Hart) Simmons-Hart
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Taking care of your mental health is taking care of yourself. Believe in your ability to live a life of abundance.
I'm Vickey Hart, licensed associate clinical mental health counselor. With nearly a decade of behavioral health experience, I've worked extensively with diverse populations in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. My healing approach is strengths-based, client-centric, and evidence-based. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, utilizing EMDR therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am Kink+, LGBTQIA+, culturally, and spiritually affirming. I hold a safe, judgment-free environment to promote inclusivity and mental wellness. You have the expertise to overcome challenges, and I support your journey. I am excited to connect with you soon.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Cognitive Functioning
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Biofeedback
- Behavior Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Gestalt Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Emotional Support Animal Assessment
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Optum – Arizona
- United Health Care – Arizona
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- Single case agreement
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Associate Counselor
AZBBBHE
LAC-21574, Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
LCSW-20278, Arizona
Certificates
Brainspotting with Kids and Adolescents
Brainspotting Kids, Inc./Brainspotting Trainings, Inc.
I have completed 40+ hours of brainspotting training, with 21 hours specifically focused on kids and adolescents.
Brainspotting Phase1
Brainspotting Trainings, Inc.
I have completed 21 hours of training and utilized the practice for over 12 months with successful outcomes.
Treating Complex Trauma w/Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Pesi
Certified Master Lifecoach
Transformation Acadamy
Gender & Sexual Minority
Lifeline PCS
Inner Child
Lifeline PCS
Education
Grand Canyon University
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2022
I studied general counseling theories and modalities and adhered to CACREP standards.
Grand Canyon University
EdD (Doctor of Education), 2019
ABD - I studied the impact of the Superwoman race/gender schema on psychological help-seeking by Black women.
University of Phoenix
MEd (Master of Education), 2013
I studied education as it relates to adult education and training.
University of Phoenix
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2011