- CBT methods
- Trauma focus
- Problem solving
About Latoya
Latoya Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 20 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, and parenting challenges. She also supports those facing workplace issues, domestic violence, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns.
She has worked in many settings over two decades. That includes in-home therapy, school-based counseling, youth advocacy, group work with people who batter, and emergency-room consultation. She has also served as a Gate Keeper Trainer focused on suicide prevention across the state.
Her clinical approach draws on evidence-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify patterns, set practical goals, and try new coping skills. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina and is listed on Project BEST's referral site.
In sessions she focuses on problem solving and skill building. That might look like breaking down reactions to anger, practicing alternative responses, or building strategies to manage stress at work. She also works on parenting skills and supports people processing grief or past abuse.
Latoya describes her role as providing professional counseling to help individuals and families move toward healthier emotional and psychological functioning. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Latoya draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anger outbursts, workplace stress, anxiety, and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past abuse or traumatic events and uses structured techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, history, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That recommendation is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.
The biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use approaches like CBT worksheets, problem-solving exercises, and guided trauma work in ways that fit into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps people with difficulties managing anger, workplace frustrations, resentment, and related stress. Domestic violence and trauma are also listed focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify patterns and teach skills. Sessions focus on problem solving and building effective coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience working in in-home, school, group, and emergency settings. Her background includes youth advocacy and Gate Keeper Trainer work for suicide prevention.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina. The credential appears as SC LPC.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up and depends on where you are located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.