- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Accepts international clients
About Surnedra
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of counseling experience. She lists stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD among her areas of focus. She also notes additional work with autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, hoarding, panic attacks, prejudice and discrimination, and social anxiety and phobia.
Simmons earned a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University. She previously worked as a school counselor and spent many years supporting high school students and adults from diverse backgrounds. That background shaped her practical approach to common problems such as low motivation, anxiety, suicidal thinking, and significant trauma.
Her style is future-focused and goal-directed, centering on solutions instead of dwelling on problems. Sessions look at what a person wants to change and then move toward workable steps. She emphasizes collaboration so goals and methods fit the client’s preferences and daily life.
In practice she invites direct conversation and honest feedback. People can expect straightforward discussion of challenges and clear suggestions for next steps. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that build toward larger progress.
Simmons works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered and subscription details, since fees vary with location and the service uses a cancellable subscription model.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Her practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy as primary approaches. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on goals and practical steps, spotting what already works and building on it.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That means adjusting pace, homework, and the focus of sessions so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Some people find shorter, focused sessions help maintain momentum, while others prefer longer appointments for deeper work. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and find ways to make sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career and depression among the concerns she works with, and notes social anxiety and phobia specifically.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is future-focused and goal-directed, emphasizing solutions and practical steps rather than long explorations of past problems.
How much counseling experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience and earlier work as a school counselor supporting high school students and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and holds a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be able to connect depending on logistics.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact costs before booking.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.