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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kendra
Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, and trauma among other issues. Kendra also lists areas such as parenting, intimacy-related matters, ADHD, bipolar concerns, workplace strain, and young adult issues.
Her approach blends practical strategies and listening. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered work, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are described as interactive and aimed at helping people name problems and try concrete steps to feel better.
Kendra has worked with clients affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse. Her background includes work with veterans and active-duty military personnel. She also notes experience addressing substance use, domestic violence, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and multicultural concerns.
In sessions she concentrates on clear goals and doable actions. Conversations often include checking thoughts, building coping skills, and practicing mindfulness or values-based steps. She blends short-term problem solving with longer-term reflection when useful.
Practical matters are part of the work. Kendra says she adjusts the dialogue and plan to match each person's needs. To begin, a person would complete an intake match and schedule a first meeting to see how the approach fits.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It helps when people feel stuck by encouraging small steps toward what matters rather than getting stuck fighting thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist following the client's pace and concerns to build understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily pressures and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and may combine elements of ACT, CBT, and client-centered work based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The intake includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session so practical details can be set. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on fitting sessions into everyday life and trying approaches that can be practiced between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, grief, parenting and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-focused. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, substance issues, and military-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session format options before booking; the intake process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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