Three decades of experience
I have been a counselor, executive director, professional (foster) parent, advocate, and healer for more than thirty years.

My specialty: In-home and online sessions with concierge support
My specialty is working with people in their homes or online, providing them the optimal setting for safety and trust. I have discovered that when people are in their home environment, it is easier for them to integrate the skills they learn into their daily lives.

Nonjudgmental and respectful
I have an unconditional positive regard and dedication to support you, my client, in your healing and well-being. By being open, authentic, and nonjudgmental, I have had exciting successes with people of various ethnicities, religions, races, and sexual orientations.

The feedback I hear most often from my clients is that I love them unconditionally and bring a sense of calmness and confidence to the sessions.

Guide and coach
I believe my clients are the experts on themselves, eventually becoming their own best counselor. I believe in acting in the role of a guide as each client learns to recognize his/her own ongoing journey through life.

I come from the heart. I am honest and sincere with people. I am gentle, yet firm, with my clients.

I help you create, realize, and live your dreams.

My divine purpose
In our childhood, we hear and accept false beliefs about ourselves. We may come to believe that we are inferior. We may feel insecure and doubt ourselves. I will support you in clearing those false beliefs. It is a journey of stepping away from the darkness and into the light.

All conflict is a result of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and unhealed wounds of the past. The first relationship to heal is the relationship with your own self. Once that is healthy and whole, the other relationships in your life will be easier to understand and to heal.

I am your guide in this journey. I cannot do it for you, but I can walk with you, point out dangers along the way, and guide you along the route to peace and fulfillment.

Professional background and accomplishments

• Masters Degree in Psychology, with emphasis in Child, Couple and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
  
  
• Licensed LMHCA
  
  
• Thirty years in the field of psychology, specializing in working with youth and families
  
  
• Founded and directed three non-profit agencies:
  
  An advocacy program for adults with learning disabilities
  
  A therapeutic horse ranch for at-risk youth
  
  A homeless youth resource center and transition home for street kids
  
  
• Featured in “Street People: Case Histories of the Homeless” by Leslie Reynolds, published Aug. 30, 2001

Parenting background

• Proud parent of three biological children, one adopted son, and dozens of children-of-the-heart.
  
• Foster parent for 23 years, specializing in high-risk, special-needs youth.

Awards

• ARC Professional Parent of the Year, 1992, Utah chapter
  
• “Book of Golden Deeds” Award from Exchange Club, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1998 for my work with homeless youth when I was executive director of the Homeless Youth Resource Center. According to an article in Deseret News, “the award is given to a person who gives to the community in a quiet manner. Simkins was honored for his effort.” Read more

Radio interviews, published articles

• Radio interview, 2009
  Debbie Edwards interviewed me on her internet radio show about “Healing and Therapy for Families in Crisis” Click here to listen
  
• Magazine article, 2010
  “Universal Flashlights,” by Brad Simkins, New Spirit Journal, May 2010, page 19 Read the article
  
• More Articles

Contact me today to find out how I can help you.