Therapist profile
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- School counseling background
About Surnedra
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of practice. She describes herself as future-focused and goal-directed, using solution-oriented work to address stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, life changes, and ADHD.
She earned a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University. Nedra spent many years as a school counselor working with adolescents from diverse backgrounds, and she also has experience supporting adults facing anxiety, suicidal thoughts, low motivation, and significant trauma.
In sessions she tends to concentrate on practical steps and clear goals. She asks about what would make life better and helps people build small, doable changes toward those aims. The tone is direct and collaborative, with space to speak honestly about difficult topics.
Nedra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide conversations and interventions. CBT work often looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact, while solution-focused work zeroes in on what will move a person forward in the near term.
She lists additional focus areas including autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, hoarding, multicultural concerns, panic attacks, prejudice and discrimination, social anxiety, young adult issues, and coping with disasters. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.
How sessions work
How CBT and solution-focused work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Online CBT sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new coping behaviors between meetings to reduce anxiety, panic, or mood problems.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps that lead to quick, measurable change. Sessions using this approach identify small goals and next steps, which can be reviewed and adjusted each meeting to address parenting stress, relationship problems, or workplace concerns.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences, suggest methods that fit those goals, and check in about what is or isn’t working. That way the plan can shift if a different focus would help more.
The profile does not list explicit session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so your work between meetings fits into day-to-day routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address related to home life?
She lists family issues, parenting strain, relationships, stress, anger, and grief among her focus areas. These are named in her profile as matters she works with.
How would her therapeutic style feel in a session?
Her style is future-focused and goal-directed, emphasizing practical steps. She works collaboratively to identify small changes that move things forward.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of experience and a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University. She also has many years working as a school counselor with adolescents.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and lists Texas as her location.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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