Dr. Nancy Simpson, SC Psychologist 731 - Therapist in South Carolina

About Nancy

Dr. Nancy Simpson offers a practical, down-to-earth therapy style grounded in evidence-based approaches. She is a licensed psychologist in South Carolina (SC Psychologist 731) with twenty years of prior clinical experience and a background in both inpatient and outpatient care.

Her focus includes stress, anxiety, parenting, mood concerns, grief, relationship and family issues, and other life changes. She returned to clinical work after a long teaching career at a local community college.

Background and approach

During earlier clinical years she conducted neuropsychological assessments and worked with people experiencing mental illness. That clinical foundation informs how she listens and asks questions now. Sessions emphasize clear, usable tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices alongside a look at life patterns and history.

She blends hands-on strategies with time to understand what led someone to seek help. Expect practical suggestions, skills to try between sessions, and room to talk about emotions and relationships. Outside of clinical work she keeps an active life on a hobby farm, tending goats, bees, and traditional crafts.

That personal side influences a calm and patient presence in therapy. Dr. Simpson uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

Sessions are provided in English and follow the subscription-based scheduling and payment model described on the site.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and life concerns

Dr. Simpson commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help with emotional balance and coping during life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up between visits with brief messages or chat. The formats support ongoing work on skills, check-ins, and steady progress toward practical goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style mixes practical skills and reflective conversation. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside deeper talk about life patterns.

What is her background and experience?

Dr. Simpson has twenty years of clinical experience and earlier work in inpatient and outpatient settings, plus a lengthy teaching career at a community college.

What are her credentials and location?

She is licensed as SC Psychologist 731 and practices from South Carolina.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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