Embrace Your Whole Self: Emotional & Mental Wellness in Arizona
Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed.
Empowering & Supportive
Healing through evidence-based, client-center care.
About Me
Vickey L. Simmons-Hart LPC, NCC, MA, MS
I’m Vickey Simmons-Hart, a proud Arizona native, lifelong learner, and deeply curious human who believes in the power of healing through connection, culture, and science. Before becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC), I spent years as an educator, adult learning specialist, and advocate — roles that shaped my approach to therapy
I’m Vickey Simmons-Hart, a proud Arizona native, lifelong learner, and deeply curious human who believes in the power of healing through connection, culture, and science. Before becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC), I spent years as an educator, adult learning specialist, and advocate — roles that shaped my approach to therapy as both a teacher and student of the human experience.
With advanced training in trauma modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic work, I bring a holistic, evidence-based lens to every session. But I’m not just a clinician — I’m also an entrepreneur, storyteller, and community-rooted woman who understands the complexities of holding space for others while trying to heal yourself.
Inclusive Mental Wellness is the result of both lived experience and clinical intention. It’s a space where Black women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and anyone carrying the weight of survival can lay it down — even for a moment — and be seen as whole.
🎓 Education & Credentials
I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training. My background in adult learning shaped how I approach therapy — as a collaborative, empowering process that supports growth at your pace, in your voice. I’m a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a fully licensed LPC in the state of Arizona. I’ve completed advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I’m actively working toward full EMDRIA certification.
Before becoming a therapist, I served as an adjunct faculty member and adult learning specialist, which means I bring not just clinical expertise, but a deep respect for how people learn, unlearn, and rebuild. I also understand systems — and how oppressive ones can impact our bodies, minds, and relationships in ways that deserve more than a checklist diagnosis.
🧠 My Clinical Style & Philosophy
I believe therapy should feel like exhaling — not performing. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and radically affirming. I meet you where you are, whether you're managing chronic stress, exploring identity, recovering from trauma, or navigating the complexities of being a full human in a world that often demands fragments.
I use a blend of evidence-based practices (like EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT/DBT, and IFS-informed parts work), always customized to your needs. I also hold space for the emotional and spiritual layers of healing — the ancestral, the embodied, the nuanced stuff that doesn’t always show up in a textbook.
As a therapist, I show up as a real person: grounded, curious, occasionally funny, and always intentional. My job isn’t to “fix” you — it’s to walk with you as you reconnect to the parts of yourself that have always known how to survive, and now want to thrive.
🌈 Who I Work With
I work with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, burnout, trauma, identity shifts, and relationship stress. Many of my clients are high-functioning but tired — people who are used to showing up for everyone else and are finally ready to hold space for themselves.
I specialize in working with Black women, LGBTQIA+ folks, caregivers, neurodivergent professionals, healers, creatives, and those exploring nontraditional relationships or sexuality. If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink, edit, or compartmentalize yourself in therapy before — this space is for your whole self. All of you is welcome here.
🌿 Outside the Therapy Room
Outside of sessions, I’m probably sipping strong coffee, deep in a book, or building something that brings vision to life. I’m a creative at heart — a writer, a former educator, and a lifelong learner who finds joy in helping others reclaim their voice. I'm also an adoptive mom, a fierce advocate for mental health access, and someone who believes rest is resistance.
I’m not just a therapist — I’m a real person doing the work alongside you. And I built Inclusive Mental Wellness because I believe healing isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.