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Katherine Simmons

Calm, practical care grounded in evidence-based methods

LPCC Ohio

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Katherine

Katherine Simmons is an Ohio-licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a supervisory endorsement and two decades of clinical experience. She emphasizes a practical, person-centered style that honors each client's individuality while addressing thoughts, behaviors, motivation, and emotional regulation.

Background and approach

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies to support people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, and parenting challenges. Throughout a 20-year career, Katherine has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, grief, relationship struggles, anger, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

She also brings attention to related areas such as chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, attachment and blended family issues, multicultural concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Katherine frames treatment around strengths and collaboration, helping clients identify practical steps toward change while respecting individual values and life context.

Her approach combines evidence-informed techniques with a nonjudgmental, respectful stance. Clients can expect support aimed at changing unhelpful thought patterns, building motivation, refining coping skills, and improving communication and relational functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Katherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and substance-related concerns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives and personal strengths guide the work. Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to support present-moment awareness and stress regulation when helpful for coping with trauma, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine partners with each person to clarify goals, explore what’s most important to them, and adapt methods over time so treatment fits their needs and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from Ohio without commuting, and they allow clients and therapist to focus on practical strategies, skill-building, and consistent progress across sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Katherine works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, sleep issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She combines a person-centered stance with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic elements to tailor treatment to each client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional work experience to her practice, drawing on that background to inform treatment choices and therapeutic pacing.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LPCC with supervisory endorsement in Ohio, listed as OH LPCC E.0500033-SUPV, and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English