Cassey Simmons , LCSW, CSW

Cassey Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Georgia who brings more than seven years of professional experience to her practice. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, indicating advanced social work licensure and certification, and she approaches each client with a blend of practical skill and big-picture compassion. Those who know her say, "She would like to save the world," a sentiment she embraces as a reflection of her commitment to helping others.

Cassey has worked across human service agencies, hospitals, and community outreach settings, supporting people from adolescence through geriatric ages. Much of her work has focused on trauma and crisis intervention and on addressing challenges related to poverty, discrimination, racism, sexism, and other injustices. Her background includes serving vulnerable and at-risk populations, which has shaped a culturally competent and open-minded therapeutic stance.

Clinically, Cassey integrates client-centered and solution-focused approaches with motivational interviewing and strengths-based techniques influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Theory. She is recognized for clear communication and strong critical thinking when navigating difficult life situations. An advocate for self-love and emotional wellbeing, she prioritizes creating a comfortable and welcoming space for each person she works with.

If urgent help is needed at any time during the therapeutic process, she directs individuals to crisis resources including 1-800-273-TALK, 1-800-SUICIDE, Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225, or 911. Cassey looks forward to supporting clients through growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cassey uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's goals and values guide sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on each person's strengths to address concerns like self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.

She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT techniques can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cassey works together with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access care from different locations within Georgia. These formats offer flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and conducted, allowing clients to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable and effective for them.