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Kendra Woody Simmons, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kendra
Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, and related challenges. Kendra also lists support for LGBT issues, career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes long-term practice with adults and young adults facing stress and life changes. She uses several practical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and trying concrete alternatives.
In sessions she listens and asks direct questions to clarify problems and goals. She helps people notice thought habits that keep them stuck and then experiments with different responses. Work can include short exercises, mindfulness practice, and goal-focused steps between meetings.
Kendra pays attention to past events that still affect daily life while keeping the work aimed at present problems. She offers guidance on coping skills for intense feelings, relapse prevention for substance issues, and strategies to rebuild trust after relationship hurt. Conversations also cover work stress, blended family dynamics, and caregiving strain.
People who prefer clear structure and hands-on practice often find this approach useful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to set goals and a plan.
How her approaches translate to online work
Online sessions use practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with client-centered listening. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. ACT emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and values-based action so people can move toward what matters despite discomfort. Client-centered work centers on the client's experience and uses reflective listening to clarify goals.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits the client's concerns, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as the work progresses.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused, regular check-ins. Phone sessions can use less bandwidth and be a quicker check-in, while video sessions allow visual cues and in-session exercises. The practical aim is to make sessions fit everyday life so people can practice changes between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, addiction, trauma, and related concerns such as ADHD and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, structured methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on a range of concerns from mood and anxiety to addiction and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.