Kendra Woody Simmons, LPC

Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 15 years of experience. She draws on years of practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. Her style is warm and interactive and she aims to treat each person with respect and compassion.

She supports people who are navigating relationship and parenting concerns, career changes, intimate difficulties, and the effects of trauma or abuse. She has also worked with veterans and active-duty military servicemen and women. Kendra uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person.

Kendra blends several approaches when appropriate, including cognitive behavior techniques, client-centered methods, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and motivational interviewing. She adapts the session focus to the person in front of her rather than following a rigid formula. Sessions often include practical steps and brief exercises to try between visits.

Her sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build skills for day-to-day life. She pays attention to cultural and identity concerns, including LGBT and multicultural issues. People who feel stuck by grief, addiction, or workplace strain can expect direct, compassionate help to move forward.

If someone is ready to start, Kendra asks them to describe their immediate goals and what has or hasn’t worked so far. She works with each person to set small, manageable steps and checks progress as they go.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose what matters most, and take small actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build understanding and self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can start in the first sessions and be adjusted over time as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss how to structure online visits to match personal goals and daily life without assuming a single format works for everyone.