Vanessa Simpson

Education

MSW, Baylor University
BA in Philosophy, Baylor University

Professional Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Research Interests

• Eating Disorders
• Child Mental Health
• School-Based Services

Selected Publications

Franklin, EV, Simpson, V., Berthet-Miron, M., Gupta, OT, Barlow, SE (2019). A Pilot Study Evaluating a Binge-Eating Screener in Children: Development of the Children’s Brief Binge-Eating Questionnaire in a Pediatric Obesity Clinic. Clinical Pediatrics, 58(10), 1063-1071. 

Harris, H. & Custable, V. (2013). Suicide in the professional literature: An annotated bibliography. The Journal of Family and Community Ministries, 26(1), 49-65.

Background

Prof. Vanessa Simpson started her social work career as an intern at Children’s Health and has worked for Children’s Health for over 10 years in both the Social Work department and Behavioral Health department. Vanessa currently serves as the Manager for the TCHATT Program in the Behavioral Health Department. Vanessa has been a board-approved clinical social work supervisor since 2020. Vanessa is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Acceleration Program and MODEL Leadership Academy at Children's Health. She has been specifically trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Vanessa has served as an Adjunct Professor for the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work since January 2020.