Abby Simpson, LCSW

School of Architecture
Moody College of Communication

Master's of Science in Social Work (MSSW), University of Texas at Austin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Texas

Abby Simpson (pronouns: she/her) is a Counselor in the Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) Program, a program that provides mental health services in academic offices to facilitate students' academic and life goals. She provides clinical services in the School of Architecture and the Moody College of Communication. Abby is available to provide consultation to staff and prevention services.

Areas of professional interest include depression and anxiety, perfectionism and relationship concerns.

CARE Clinical Services

• Students may be referred by a staff or faculty member. They may also self-refer by coming by to chat about services.
• Abby is available to discuss students’ needs and offer appropriate services (e.g. short-term counseling, referral services, crisis intervention, and groups)

Trainings and Workshops

• Offered to students and staff
• Topics vary (e.g. stress management, test anxiety, assisting student in distress)

Consultation

• Available to consult one-on-one and in meetings/groups. Please contact Abby for more information.

School of Architecture

BTL 114B
(512) 471-3115
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Moody College of Communication

Communication Bldg A (CMA 4.134)
(512) 471-7642
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For more information about mental health services on campus: cmhc.utexas.edu

CARE Staff

Click on the links below to access more information about our team.

Laura Dannenmaier, LCSW
CMHC Assistant Director for CARE
Steve Hicks School of Social Work

Aaron Evans, LPC
College of Liberal Arts

Toby Leblanc, LPC-S
McCombs School of Business
Jackson School of Geosciences

Danie White, LPC, LMFT
School of Undergraduate Studies
College of Education

Nathan A. Langfitt, LPC
College of Fine Arts
School of Nursing/Dell Medical School

Abby Simpson, LCSW
School of Architecture
Moody College of Communication

Jeni Wade, LCSW
Cockrell College of Engineering

For more information about the CARE Program contact:
Laura Dannenmaier, LCSW (512) 475-6914