Katherine Simmons

Katherine Simmons is an Ohio licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who face issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, anger, and parenting stress. Katherine aims to meet each person where they are and treat them with dignity and respect.

Katherine uses a whole-person approach that looks beyond symptoms. She helps clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts, build motivation, and try new behaviors that better match their goals. She works in a person-centered way, so the client's perspective guides the work and treatment plans are adapted to each individual.

Her practice draws on a mix of methods to suit different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and to develop concrete skills for mood and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviors such as substance use by strengthening their own reasons for change. Mindfulness-based ideas are added to help with emotional regulation and stress management.

Katherine also brings long experience working with grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and caregiver stress. She pays attention to cultural and life-stage factors that shape how problems show up. Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental partner who helps them move toward practical, achievable changes.

To get started, Katherine asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. She encourages small steps and collaborative planning so clients can build momentum and meet the challenges they choose to address.

How Katherine blends practical approaches for online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respect and listening. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. This style supports people facing stress, grief, and relationship or parenting challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns. It uses exercises and homework to build specific skills for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help manage strong emotions and increase calm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and how different methods feel, then collaborate on a plan that fits each person's needs. The plan can change as progress is made so the approach stays useful and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care across life transitions while focusing on the same skill-building and problem-solving used in in-person therapy.