Simone Lampkin , LPC

Simone Lampkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee who brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to therapy. She earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University in 2018 and has developed a practice centered on compassionate support and practical strategies. With seven years of experience, Simone works with people facing addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, anger management, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and self-worth.

She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, body image, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, multicultural concerns, self-love, and young adult transitions. Simone prioritizes respect, patience, and empathy, meeting each person where they are and collaborating to create realistic goals and steps toward change. Her approach balances validation with actionable skill building so clients can increase motivation and gain tools for lasting improvement.

Simone aims to empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward a more satisfying life. She emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, helping clients identify priorities and develop plans that reflect their values and strengths. Seeking help can be challenging, and Simone values the trust clients place in her as they work toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Simone integrates practical, person-centered methods to support change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and listening; this approach helps people explore identity, build self-worth, and find their own solutions when they feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce unhelpful patterns - it is often used for challenges like anger, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for substance use and making life-direction decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simone collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care despite scheduling challenges, and connect from different locations within the therapist’s service area. Simone can use these formats to provide consistent support while adapting pace and tools to each client’s circumstances.