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Brittany Simons, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Brittany

Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, family and relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings five years of clinical experience and draws on a variety of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Brittany emphasizes a trauma-informed, holistic view that considers the connections between body, mind, and personal meaning as part of the healing process.

Her practice blends cognitive and behavioral strategies with skills-based approaches and body-centered work, aiming to build practical tools for everyday challenges while exploring deeper patterns linked to abandonment, emptiness, forgiveness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, social anxiety, and young adult concerns.

Brittany encourages self-awareness as the first step toward change and works collaboratively to identify what methods fit best. Choosing to begin therapy is framed as an active step in self-care and growth, and sessions are structured to meet each person where they are in that journey.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Two notable methods Brittany uses are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more effective patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, useful for trauma-related symptoms and ongoing distress.

She also integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills work when appropriate, teaching practical techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Selecting the right combination of strategies is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods to determine what fits best for their situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication needs. These options make regular engagement more accessible, allowing clients to practice skills between sessions and adapt care to their daily life while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brittany commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, family and relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD along with related areas like abandonment and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, using a mix of cognitive-behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and somatic work to build coping skills and increase self-awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist, offering direct care to people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
Brittany is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.022700 and practices from that state.
Can she work with non-English speaking or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentEmptinessForgivenessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English