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Christopher Simms

Compassionate, practical care for life’s challenges

LCSW Texas

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

Christopher Simms is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of professional experience who draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to align with each person’s circumstances and goals. His practice includes a range of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, acceptance-based techniques, mindfulness, and skills-based strategies to address mood, relationship, and identity-related concerns.

Clients seeking support for depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, or career and parenting stress can expect an individualized process focused on identifying workable strategies and building coping skills. Christopher frames change as a collaborative effort and centers client priorities while offering guidance informed by 20 years in the field.

He works from Texas and conducts sessions in English using multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.

Approach and Access: Evidence-based Methods Online

Christopher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and then practice concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change problematic habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he uses; it focuses on clarifying personal values and learning acceptance and mindful action to move toward meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christopher treats that as a collaborative exploration. He will discuss each method, consider a client’s priorities and preferences, and adjust techniques over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skill-building and progress wherever the client is located in Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christopher commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image issues, and identity-related topics.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines respectful, client-centered dialogue with practical, skills-based approaches and tailors the process to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas under license TX LCSW 65423.
Can non-English speakers or international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English