Alyssa  Simmonds
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Alyssa Simmonds

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New Jersey Accepting Online
Springfield Accepting In-person
Updated June 29, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Mindfulness
  • Family issues

Professional statement

Alyssa Simmonds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Springfield Township, New Jersey. She specializes in working with anxiety, behavioral challenges, and relationship challenges. Her practice is open to adults in their 20s and 30s, as well as couples, families, and children.

When working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, Alyssa takes a skills-based approach to help them effectively manage negative emotions and thought patterns. She also incorporates interpersonal process with that approach, which means she may model the skills in session or have clients practice, so they can review together.

When working with young adults and children, Alyssa also brings in expressive arts to help clients tap into emotions that may not be available through speech alone. And having received training in yoga and mindfulness for children, she enjoys incorporating that skillset with kids – and oftentimes, adults as well.

Alyssa strongly believes that when a client works towards their mental wellness, they will positively impact their own lives, families, and communities.


Message to clients

My mission is to provide therapeutic and wellness services to children and families that help bring them to a place of awareness in which true healing, integration, and self-discovery is present. I believe that everyone has the power and capability within themselves to discover the resources, supports, and tools that best meet their needs; I act as a guide and partner along your journey.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Mindfulness - Developing practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $270 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $115 - $270

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Therapist's note

We work with all major insurance plans as an out of network provider, except United. We also offer a sliding scale fee, to make your wellness and therapy practical and affordable. For more information please feel free to call or contact us with your insurance information and we will contact your insurance company to help determine coverage and see how we can maximize your insurance benefit.


Location(s)

Springfield practice
500 Morris Avenue, Suite 202, Springfield Township, New Jersey 07081
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 1:00pm-8:00pm
  • Tue 1:00pm-8:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 12:00pm-7:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 1:00pm-8:00pm
  • Tue 1:00pm-8:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 12:00pm-7:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private practice, 2015 - Present
In-home therapist, 2014 - Present

Rutgers University, MSW, 2011
Rutgers University, BA, 2006


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"Alyssa was very easy to talk to!"
- Zencare client • April 2021