Latoya Simmons , LPC

Latoya Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of challenges. Her career has included roles as an in-home therapist, a school-based counselor, a youth advocate, a mental health counselor, and a group therapist working with individuals who batter, in addition to providing emergency consultations for emergency room physicians.

She has served communities as a Gate Keeper Trainer working to reduce suicide across the state and has completed training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) through the Medical University of South Carolina. She is listed on the Medical University of South Carolina referral website through Project BEST and has training in evidence-based practices including Rational Living Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Her counseling practice is focused on helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, parenting and family challenges, anger management, stress, ADHD, adolescent concerns, domestic violence, and other behavioral issues. Using evidence-based methods, she works with individuals and families to identify problems, develop effective coping skills, and strengthen daily functioning.

Committed to professional, evidence-based care, Latoya Simmons helps people move toward healthier emotional and psychological well-being. She approaches each case with practical problem-solving and a focus on skills that support long-term resilience and improved relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Latoya Simmons draws on evidence-based approaches to guide online sessions in ways that are practical and focused on immediate needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns - it is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current strengths and small, achievable changes so clients can move toward clear goals and improved daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences by helping people process painful memories and develop coping strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Latoya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time so the plan remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.