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Christopher Simms

LCSW

Christopher Simms , LCSW

Therapist in Texas

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About Christopher

Christopher Simms is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, and anger. He works from a foundation of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs and circumstances.

Christopher emphasizes a collaborative approach that honors clients’ values and goals while offering practical tools to navigate difficult moments and build healthier patterns. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and positions his role as one of support and empowerment throughout that process.

Whether addressing short-term crises or longer-term life adjustments, Christopher focuses on meeting people where they are, adapting pace and strategies to fit individual preferences, and helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and challenges that involve avoidance or stuck patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens attentively and follows the client’s lead to foster self-understanding and personal growth; this approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and structured strategies, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with addictive urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they select or blend methods that fit each person’s situation. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment is both relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations and to choose the format that best supports their comfort and consistency in ongoing work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Christopher Simms have?

Christopher Simms has 20 years of experience.

Is Christopher Simms a licensed therapist?

Yes, he holds the credential LCSW. License details: TX LCSW 65423.

In which languages does Christopher Simms provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Christopher Simms located?

He is located in Texas.

How can I work with Christopher Simms as my therapist?

You can work with Christopher Simms through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christopher Simms work with international clients?

Christopher Simms does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christopher Simms cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

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