Kay Simmeth

Kay has been working as a psychotherapist and life coach for over 20 years with an underlying belief that people have the ability to move toward wholeness and well-being.

She began in private practice in 1993, and since that time has worked with adults, adolescents, children, parents and families. Over the years Kay has worked with people struggling with a variety of challenges from anxiety and trauma—both big and small–to peak performance, helping people become their best self. She also worked in a variety of settings from community clinics to psychiatric hospitals, which have strengthened and broadened her as a psychotherapist and counselor.

Working with EMDR therapy since 2007, Kay has seen significant results in clients dealing with anxiety, trauma and other issues that hold them back from life success. She is a certified EMDR practitioner and approved EMDR consultant, and all members of her team are trained in EMDR therapy as well. Because of the success she has seen in clients using this method of therapy, Kay whole-heartedly pursues continuing education and consultation in this area. She is an active member of EMDRIA and one of the founders of EMDR Connect, a community of EMDR clinicians in the Los Angeles area.

Kay thoroughly enjoys her work and finds it a privilege to come alongside her clients to work together with them to overcome life’s roadblocks, and to see them live more fulfilling lives.

Education

• B.A. Communication Biola University
• M.A. Clinical Psychology Pepperdine University

Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of CA
• EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDR International Association
• EMDR Approved Consultant, EMDR International Association
• Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
• Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner

Professional Affiliations

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• EMDRIA
• EMDR Connect
• Psychology Today