Latoya Simmons , LPC

Latoya Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience delivering mental health services to individuals and families. Her career has included roles as an in-home therapist, a school-based counselor, a youth advocate, and a group therapist working with people who batter. She has also provided emergency consultation to hospital emergency room doctors and served as a Gate Keeper Trainer focused on reducing suicide across South Carolina.

She has completed specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy through the Medical University of South Carolina and is listed on their referral website through Project BEST. In addition, she has training in evidence-based approaches such as Rational Living therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her practice centers on evidence-based care aimed at improving emotional and psychological well-being for individuals and families facing life challenges.

Latoya works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, ADHD, adolescent issues, anger management concerns, domestic violence, workplace problems, stress, and other behavioral concerns. She emphasizes problem solving and the development of practical coping skills to support healthier daily functioning. It is a professional privilege for her to accompany clients as they move toward improved emotional and psychological health.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Latoya Simmons draws from several evidence-based approaches to tailor online therapy to each client's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is effective for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps to build strengths and find workable solutions quickly, which can be especially useful for parenting concerns, workplace issues, and short-term problem solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by helping clients process painful memories and develop strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Latoya collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as progress unfolds so the plan remains aligned with the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility constraints, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively in an online format, making treatment accessible and adaptable to different lifestyles.