Kendra Woody Simmons , LPC

Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Licensed Addictions Counselor practicing in South Carolina with more than 15 years of experience. She holds an LPC credential - a state license to provide professional counseling - and additional certifications that reflect training in clinical mental health care and addictions treatment. Over the course of her career she has worked with people confronting depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, adolescent issues, and substance use. She has also supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and has experience working with veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Kendra's counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her work draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused methods, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each individual's needs and goals. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration to help people move toward a more fulfilling and contented life. Those ready to take a first step toward change can expect supportive, empowering guidance from Kendra as they work toward their goals, and she looks forward to partnering with new clients.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Kendra frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed steps toward meaningful change; ACT often supports coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical acceptance and action strategies. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she employs to help clients build present-moment awareness and stress management skills that can improve emotional regulation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kendra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows treatment to be tailored and adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kendra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for those managing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel to an office.