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Dr. Gwyned Simpson

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LMHC New York

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Gwyned

Dr. Gwyned Simpson is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to help people navigate career decisions, relationships, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 40 years of professional experience, she brings a practical focus on goal setting, stress management, and skill building to support clients facing anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, or challenges at work. Her background as a career and life coach informs a solution-minded approach to clarifying priorities and implementing concrete steps toward change.

She attends to issues that range from self-esteem and life purpose to communication problems, family-of-origin patterns, and multicultural concerns. Dr.

Simpson emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and plans to each client’s needs, whether addressing financial stressors, seasonal mood shifts, or isolation and loneliness. Clients seeking help with relationship skills, workplace dynamics, or sobriety support will find a therapist focused on practical strategies and steady encouragement.

Dr. Simpson practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.

Her work centers on collaboration and empowerment, aiming to help people identify meaningful goals and move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.

Online Approaches That Support Change and Clarity

Dr. Simpson commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and tackle problems like stress, addictions, or workplace challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic dialogue that helps people feel heard and supported while exploring values, life purpose, and relationship skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays aligned with what the client hopes to achieve. This partnership helps clarify priorities and shapes practical steps for change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different needs and schedules. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions, allowing clients to access therapeutic support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with issues such as relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career transitions, stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like money problems and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside motivational interviewing and psychodynamic and solution-focused elements to tailor sessions to each person’s goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 40 years of professional experience supporting clients through career decisions, life transitions, and emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New York State licensed mental health counselor, credentialed as NY LMHC 003441, and practices in New York.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering additional languages and does not accept international clients at this time.
In what session formats does she meet with clients?
She offers a range of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsAnger management

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English