Latoya Simmons, LPC

Latoya Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. Over the past 20 years she has worked in diverse settings including in-home therapy, school-based counseling, youth advocacy, group therapy for individuals who batter, and emergency consultation for hospital emergency departments. Her work has also included suicide prevention training as a Gate Keeper Trainer across the state.

She has pursued specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy through the Medical University of South Carolina and is listed on their referral resource through Project BEST. Her clinical background also includes training in Rational Living therapy and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reflecting a commitment to evidence-based approaches.

Latoya’s practice serves people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, domestic violence, anger management, ADHD, adolescent concerns, workplace issues, stress, and other behavioral difficulties. She helps clients identify practical coping skills, problem-solve difficult situations, and build strategies for healthier emotional and psychological functioning.

Latoya values the courage it takes to begin therapy and approaches each relationship with professionalism and warmth. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with individuals and families as they pursue improved well-being and more effective ways of managing life’s challenges.