Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC

Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central way to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She brings a practical, goal-focused style to sessions and emphasizes finding workable steps forward. Nedra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, based in Texas with eight years of professional experience.

Nedra earned a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University. She has a background working in schools where she supported adolescents from many backgrounds. That experience shaped how she listens and how she breaks problems into manageable parts.

Her sessions tend to be future-focused and directed toward solving immediate concerns. She works collaboratively with people to identify small changes that add up over time. People can expect straightforward conversation and clear, achievable goals.

Nedra helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and addictions. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, hoarding, and multicultural concerns.

She uses solution-focused work to bring fast, practical strategies alongside CBT techniques. That means sessions often mix skill-building, homework, and short-term goals. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in Texas and international clients.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Online

Many sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, sleep problems, and stress by teaching practical skills and homework to try between sessions.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on small, achievable goals and quick strategies people can test right away. This approach works well when someone wants focused problem-solving and clear next steps for issues like motivation, career decisions, or coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the plan as work progresses. Sessions can mix CBT skill practice with solution-focused check-ins so the approach fits each person’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face while keeping distance. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, ongoing coaching, or those who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.