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Kendra Woody Simmons

SC LPC 5234

Credentials

SC LPC 5234

NPI Number

1588968713

Location

South Carolina

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

15 years experience | Counselor of Color

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About Kendra Woody Simmons

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Addictions Counselor in South Carolina with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, adolescent issues, and addictions. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have experience working with veterans, active-duty military servicemen and women.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LPC

5234

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Control issues
Dependent personality
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Isolation / loneliness
Multicultural concerns
Self-love
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She’s amazing! Feels like I’m having a really good vent session with one of my friends and that makes it a lot easier sometimes. Kendra is absolutely the best and I’m glad to have found her!”

“Kendra has been great so far and I am looking forward to continuing my sessions with her.”

“I really respect her and all the advice that she’s given me. I did a summary of the things that I need help with and I sent to her yesterday. So hopefully we will discuss 9/15/25”

“She has been great. On point and flexible. You can tell she knows her stuff and has been very responsive and helpful in a variety of tough situations.”

“Kendra is Very Professional and Listens well and responds with accuracy”

“Kendra was awesome! She was straightforward , helpful, listened, and communicated changes timely. She even checked on me periodically. I feel like she really cares about my progress. I would absolutely work with her again!”

“Kendra really helped me come from sadness/Loss and borderline depression, she has turned my life/thought process all the way around!!!!! I am more Happy/Focus and i just wanna thank her!!! I look at myself as a totally new person!!!”

“Kendra is great. She listens to you and gives great suggestions!!”

“Kendra is very nice and understands what I’m going through. I like that she listens and helps me come up with goals to move forward with my life”

“Kendra has made this process / journey very easy for me.”

“I really enjoyed working with Kendra. She has a great sense of humor, while also being compassionate. She offers advice to help you overcome your anxiety, take better care of yourself and learn communication skills. I would definitely recommend Kenda.”

“She’s amazing! My first time seeking therapy services, so I was a little apprehensive and scared of how I might feel or what my therapist would be like. Having had two sessions, I’m glad I made the investment and that the best therapist was selected to meet my needs. Highly recommend her!”

“Mrs. Kendra is a delight! She is understanding, accommodating, patient, kind, and bubbly! I’m happy to have her as my therapist and would definitely recommend her to others.”

“Kendra has exceeded my expectations. She listens and responds like we have been friends. She doesn’t sugarcoat anything and tells you what you don’t want to hear but need to hear. I appreciate her checking on me throughout her busy day or on the weekend.”

“She is a very caring person and very knowledgeable about her job”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.