Gail Simpson, MSW, BCD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW9251
Board Certified in Clinical Social Work 01645
Diplomate and Fellow, Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Message from Gail Simpson, LCSW
I retired from clinical practice on November 17, 2022 after many decades of providing help to our community. Thank you for the privilege and the honor of trusting me as we collaborated together to improve the quality of life.
If you are looking for good Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) please contact my colleagues.
Cognitive Therapy Orange County
151 Kalmus Drive Ste B-220
Costa Mesa CA 92626
Tele: 714-437-1686
https://www.cognitivetherapyoc.com
Belmont Psychological Services
6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway Suite 255
Long Beach, California 90803
Tele: 562-799-6700
https://www.belmontpsych.com
No matter which therapist you work with, I encourage you to invest in your own health. I whole-heartedly believe that almost everyone can benefit from psychotherapy or counseling and I urge you to find the therapist who is the best fit for you. Many people are unaware that social workers provide the largest percentage of mental health services in our country. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are exceptionally well trained and comprehensively prepared to help with a wide variety of mental health challenges. Other social workers provide essential and important services in medicine, child welfare, and elder care. There are a number of other mental health professionals who can provide additional specialized services, including psychologists and psychiatrists.
Please note that the state of California requires Licensed Clinical Social Workers to keep mental health records for seven years from the date of last contact. If you require copies of your record, you may complete a release of information form which authorizes me to provide them to you. When I was in practice, my preference was to always confer with another professional by phone, rather than to send pages of paper. Records are stored securely until they are destroyed. I will do my best to respond in a timely manner but cannot guarantee this as I do not know exactly how my availability will be affected by retirement.
Authorization Form to Release and Exchange Information (PDF format)
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RESOURCES
Some information about Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Mind Over Mood: website for the public
Gail Simpson, MSW, BCD 