Therapist profile
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 76941
- NPI1588297121
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Goal-directed sessions
About Surnedra
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of experience. She helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long theory talks.
She trained with a master's degree in School and Professional Counseling and has a background working in school settings with teens and adults. That experience shaped her direct, solution-minded approach and familiarity with diverse backgrounds and life stages.
Nedra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify immediate goals and small changes that make daily life easier. In practice this means short-term work aimed at useful routines and clearer decision-making.
In sessions she asks concrete questions, sets measurable goals, and checks progress between meetings. She invites straightforward conversation and focuses on actions that can be tried between sessions. People who want clear feedback and a plan often find this style helpful.
Her additional focus areas include ADHD, hoarding, first responder issues, multicultural concerns, grief, panic, and coping after disasters. She also supports people facing prejudice or struggling with sexual orientation questions. If you want a direct, goal-centered approach to managing anger and stress, Nedra offers practical tools and guided steps to work on those challenges.
How sessions work
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Translate to Online Sessions
CBT helps people notice patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then try small experiments to change those patterns. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and ADHD by giving practical skills and short exercises to practice between meetings.Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on what someone wants to be different and identifies concrete next steps. It often uses brief, goal-driven conversations and highlights quick actions that create visible progress at work or at home.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nedra will work with each person to decide which methods to prioritize based on their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps translate therapeutic tools into everyday routines that fit the client's life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so the work continues between sessions and fits into daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is future-focused and goal-directed, using clear, practical steps rather than long exploratory talk.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a counselor and additional years working in school settings with adolescents and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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