MD, LCSW-C
Willie Simmons , MD, LCSW-C
Therapist in Maryland
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About Willie
Over more than thirty years, he has worked across crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management, developing practical skills for helping people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and a range of life stressors. He is also experienced in addressing issues such as parenting, intimacy, career concerns, bipolar disorder, self-harm, and seasonal affective disorder.
Willie holds MD and LCSW-C credentials - MD indicating a medical degree and LCSW-C denoting a licensed clinical social work credential - and he became licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients examine patterns, understand why familiar unhelpful behaviors recur, and build more effective coping strategies, including through remote communication methods when appropriate.
Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more constructive ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen their own motivation to change. It is useful when clients feel uncertain about change or want support resolving mixed feelings about important decisions.
Narrative Therapy explores the stories people tell about their lives, helping separate a person from their problems and rewrite limiting narratives. This approach can be helpful for trauma, identity work, and rebuilding a sense of agency.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Willie Simmons works with clients and licensed professionals to choose or combine methods that match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and many issues can also be addressed through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are difficult.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Willie Simmons have?
Willie Simmons has 30 years of experience.
Is Willie Simmons a licensed therapist?
Yes. Willie Simmons holds MD and LCSW-C credentials. The LCSW-C is a license for clinical social work; license details are MD LCSW-C 20930.
In which languages does Willie Simmons provide therapy?
Willie Simmons provides therapy in English.
Where is Willie Simmons located?
Willie Simmons is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Willie Simmons as my therapist?
You can work with Willie Simmons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Willie Simmons work with international clients?
Willie Simmons does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Willie Simmons cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English
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