
Abigail Simmons
Michigan-licensed clinical social worker
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Michigan-licensed clinical social worker
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Abigail Simmons recognizes that life can bring unexpected pain and hardship, and she affirms the strength it takes to seek support. She aims to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can receive validation and practical help while moving toward a more fulfilled life.
She is a Michigan-licensed clinical social worker who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Michigan State University. Over the course of 12 years in practice, Abigail has worked in medical settings and with people across the lifespan, developing focused experience with depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma.
Abigail also brings experience in mediation for relationships, parenting challenges, and couples dealing with depression or anxiety. She works alongside clients at their own pace, offering support and perspective to help them move forward on their personal timelines.
Born and raised in West Michigan, Abigail lived and worked in Manhattan, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after college before returning to West Michigan to raise her family. She has been married for 10 years and is a parent to four children. Abigail looks forward to meeting people where they are and helping them reach the places they want to go.
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