LPC

Kendra Woody Simmons, LPC

Experience15 years
LocationSouth Carolina
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Kendra

Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting and blended family issues, workplace stress, substance use and addiction, and ADHD. Her background also includes work with trauma and abuse survivors as well as veteran and military-related matters, and she brings that breadth into focused, practical care.

Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, and motivational interviewing to shape individualized plans.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s goals, current life circumstances, and preferences, with attention to coping skills, self-esteem, career concerns, and relationship dynamics. Those seeking a collaborative, adaptable approach to change will find a clinician who aims to support and empower them through transitions and recovery.

Prospective clients are encouraged to take the first step when they feel ready to work toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with ADHD-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own solutions and strengths.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process tailored to each person. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals, try techniques aligned with those aims, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful and comfortable for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit regular appointments into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented therapy across a range of concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and blended family concerns, addictions, ADHD, trauma and veteran-related matters.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered respect with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-oriented techniques to create practical, goal-focused plans.

How long has this clinician been practicing?

She has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health and addiction-related concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are listed?

The clinician holds the credential LPC and practices in South Carolina; the license number on record is SC LPC 5234.

In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English

What Kendra can help with

Kendra Woody Simmons works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Kendra works with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Kendra works with veterans and active-duty military servicemen and women.

How Kendra approaches therapy

Kendra's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kendra is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina, with 15 years of clinical experience.