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Christopher Simms, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Christopher

Christopher Simms is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He brings a compassionate, respectful stance to work on concerns such as stress and anxiety, substance addictions, mood disorders, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. His practice also addresses specialized topics including adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, body image and eating-related issues, and kink-informed care.

Christopher emphasizes a collaborative, individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. He adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person's needs and goals, drawing on evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness-informed therapies.

Clients who seek practical coping tools, clearer communication patterns, or support through major life transitions will find a steady, strengths-based ally in his work. Based in Texas, he communicates in English and offers therapy through multiple online formats to help fit care into varied schedules.

He frames seeking help as a courageous first step and focuses on empowering clients as they pursue more satisfying, manageable daily lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values while building psychological flexibility; it can be useful for life transitions, chronic stress, and motivation-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many everyday difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher will work with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and then tailor techniques and tools from these approaches to fit what is most helpful for their situation. Treatment evolves as needs change, with a focus on practical strategies and empowerment.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and use different formats for skills practice, check-ins, or in-depth conversations with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad set of challenges including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and integrates evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to individual needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of concerns and settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices from Texas; the listing shows his licensure as TX LCSW 65423.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with him?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Christopher can help with

Christopher Simms works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, self esteem, and depression.

Christopher works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbt-related issues, and anger management.

How Christopher approaches therapy

Christopher's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Christopher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas, with 20 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Christopher aims to support & empower you in that journey.