Dorothy Simister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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At times in our lives we can be unexpectedly faced with difficult and challenging circumstances. Reaching out for help and support is a courageous first step. I am whole-heartedly committed to helping you address your needs and concerns in a compassionate, caring way. I have worked with a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds and draw from both my clinical and lived experiences in creating for clients a safe, accepting environment.
My passion for clinical work originated from my own journey of healing and self-discovery. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a special focus on neuro diversity, trauma, and adjusting to life changes.
My expertise is in creating individualized treatment plans to help you navigate your way through hardship or uncertainty toward clarity, growth, and healing. I am dedicated to providing you support that incorporates your innate strength and unique perspective in a client-centered approach.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dorothy Simister now - (385) 404-6295
Let's Connect (385) 404-6295

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CHAMPVA
- Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers
- EBMS
- EMI Health
- MBA
- Motive Health/Motive Wise
- Public Employees Health Program
- Regence
- SelectHealth
- TriWest
- University of Utah Health Plans
Dorothy Simister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 10842028-3501 Dorothy Simister
Dorothy Simister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Polyamory & ENM
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Dorothy Simister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dorothy Simister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (385) 404-6295
Location
Nearby Areas
Dorothy Simister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (385) 404-6295