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Kendra Woody Simmons

Practical, compassionate care for life's challenges

LPC South Carolina

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kendra

Kendra Woody Simmons is an LPC in South Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions and intense emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, emphasizing practical tools and skill-building to address issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Her work also includes support for workplace stress, caregiver strain, blended family dynamics, and identity-related matters including LGBT concerns.

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, focusing on collaboration and respect. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than applying one fixed approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies, acceptance-based practices, and client-centered techniques as appropriate.

Kendra aims to help clients identify concrete steps toward goals like improved coping, healthier relationships, and greater self-compassion. Clients looking for structured skills alongside empathic listening may find her approach a good fit.

She offers sessions remotely across several formats and matches treatment choices to individual priorities and life circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive alternatives; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with avoidance, motivation, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and offers nonjudgmental support to help people explore their feelings and build self-understanding, often benefiting those seeking empathic guidance and validation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to consider symptoms, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time so treatment aligns with what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity while managing geographic or scheduling constraints, and use formats that best match their communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family issues, workplace problems, and identity-related matters.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining practical skill-building with empathic listening. She integrates cognitive-behavioral tools with acceptance-oriented and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with people facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina; her license is listed as SC LPC 5234.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English