Kayla Simmons
LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (716) 707-9572
Does your child seem overwhelmed by big feelings that they don't know how to express? Are you, as a parent, feeling exhausted and uncertain about how to help them navigate tantrums, anxiety, or behavioral changes? You are not alone. Navigating early childhood and elementary years can be stressful, and when a child is struggling, the whole family feels it.
I am deeply passionate about stepping into these challenges alongside families to create a calmer, happier home life. Our work together starts with understanding your child's world and the specific hurdles you are facing as a family, and putting a gentle, effective plan in place.
I provide an inclusive, safe, and child-friendly environment with flexible in-person or virtual appointments. Through tailored, age-appropriate support, I help children learn to manage their emotions, process difficult or traumatic events, and replace frustrating behaviors with healthy coping skills.
My goal is to create a welcoming space where your child can achieve positive growth and your family can heal. Reach out today for a free consultation to see how we can guide your child forward!
Call or Email Kayla Simmons now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 707-9572
Let's Connect (716) 707-9572
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / 121772 Supervised by Kaitlin Oberg (New York / 087717) Kayla Simmons
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended University at Buffalo, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Emotional Regulation
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Gay
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Part of Artemis Behavioral Health, LLC
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Group Practice
Artemis Behavioral Health, LLC