Cassey Simmons, LCSW, CSW

Cassey Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia with more than seven years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, indicating licensed social work qualifications, and brings a blend of client-centered, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing techniques alongside a strengths-based approach informed by cognitive behavioral ideas.

Her work has spanned adolescence through geriatrics in human service agencies, hospitals, and community outreach programs, with particular emphasis on trauma and crisis intervention. She has supported individuals from vulnerable and at-risk populations facing challenges related to poverty, discrimination, racism, sexism, and other forms of injustice. Culturally responsive care and an open-minded stance are central to her practice.

Cassey is recognized for clear communication and strong critical thinking when navigating difficult life situations. She advocates for self-love and emotional well-being and aims to provide a safe, comfortable environment for all clients. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addiction, parenting, and life transitions.

If urgent help is needed or a crisis arises during care, callers are advised to reach 1-800-273-TALK, 1-800-SUICIDE, the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225 available 24 hours a day, or 911. Cassey looks forward to working with individuals seeking compassionate, experienced social work support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist’s respectful, nonjudgmental attention to each person’s experience. It focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore values, emotions, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and developing practical strategies to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational, goal-oriented approach that helps people find their own motivation for change and strengthen commitment to recovery or personal goals, which can be especially useful for addictions and readiness-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cassey collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and inviting client input throughout care. Licensed professionals and therapists work together with clients to shape a plan that feels workable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage mobility or caregiving limitations, and maintain continuity of care across distances, while allowing therapists and clients to choose the communication style that best supports the work.