- Anger management
- Addiction support
- Mindfulness skills
About Kendra
Kendra Woody Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting struggles, and anger. She also supports those coping with trauma, depression, career changes, and identity-related concerns.
Her background includes work with military-connected clients and people facing substance use issues. She uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals and useful skills rather than labels.
Kendra keeps sessions interactive and goal-oriented. Conversations examine what triggers angry responses and which behaviors get in the way of relationships or work. She introduces exercises people can use between meetings to reduce reactivity, shift thinking, and rebuild trust with others.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and values, and on motivational interviewing when change feels stalled. Client-centered listening is woven through sessions so people feel heard while learning new strategies. The work can include practice around communication, boundary setting, and relapse prevention for addictions.
Kendra asks clients to identify small, practical steps they can try at home and at work. Progress is tracked in straightforward ways and plans are adjusted as needed. People who want clear tools to handle anger, stress, or substance-related setbacks may find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anger that feels automatic or for managing ongoing stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down situations, thoughts, and behaviors to find patterns that fuel anger. CBT offers concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and testing new responses in everyday life.
Kendra treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to pick methods that match their goals, habits, and what feels workable in daily life. Adjustments are expected as new information emerges and goals change.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate using skills learned in-session immediately in their routine, while still getting regular support from a licensed professional.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, and anger that affects relationships or work.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses interactive, goal-focused sessions that combine cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and client-centered listening.
How much experience does she have?
Kendra has 15 years of experience working with issues including anxiety, trauma, addictions, and anger.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your appointments.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription 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 your first session.