Brittany Simons
Practical, trauma-aware therapy with CBT tools
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Brittany
Brittany Simons is an LCSW based in Illinois who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, and concerns around self-esteem and career.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside other evidence-informed methods to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems in place. Her work also addresses related areas such as abandonment, emptiness, forgiveness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult issues.
With five years of clinical practice and a broader history in social work, she blends practical skill-building with an awareness of how the body and emotions interact. Brittany uses motivational interviewing, DBT skills, mindfulness, and somatic techniques as options to tailor care to each person’s needs.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients develop self-awareness and tools they can use beyond sessions. Her approach emphasizes strengths and a trauma-informed perspective, supporting clients as they take active steps toward better functioning and greater clarity.
Online approaches rooted in CBT and mindfulness
Many clients benefit from a focus on cognitive behavioral strategies that help identify unhelpful thoughts and build concrete behavioral changes; CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who need clear, structured coping tools. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complement, inviting awareness of bodily sensations and present-moment experience to reduce reactivity and support grounding.Brittany approaches selection of methods collaboratively, working with each person to determine which combination of CBT, DBT skills, or mindfulness practices best fits their goals, preferences, and life context. She emphasizes experimentation and adjustment so the plan evolves with the client rather than being fixed upfront.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographical limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home or elsewhere. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online format so clients continue to make measurable progress while using approaches aligned with their needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English