Kendra Woody Simmons, LPC

Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, adolescent issues, and substance use disorders. Her practice also includes support for survivors of physical trauma and emotional abuse, and she has experience assisting veterans and active-duty service members.

Kendra brings a warm, interactive style to counseling, prioritizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic empathy, psychodynamic understanding, and solution-focused planning to create a personalized treatment path. Her sessions are tailored to each person’s specific needs, drawing on practical strategies and deeper exploration as appropriate.

Kendra aims to empower clients to pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives, offering supportive guidance as they take each step toward change. She is available to work collaboratively with individuals ready to begin that process and looks forward to helping clients develop skills for lasting well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving everyday challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation, which can aid with stress, trauma responses, and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kendra Woody Simmons works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Kendra offers practical flexibility - sessions are available by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent check-ins can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of routine constraints.