Therapist profile
Willie Simmons, LCSW-C
LCSW-C in Maryland - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Willie
Willie Simmons is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 30 years of experience. He offers psychotherapy focused on everyday struggles at home, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, anger, and relationship concerns. He also addresses trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, LGBT issues, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, career worries, and self-esteem problems.
He started with a BS degree and completed a Master of Social Work. Early in life he learned to listen from informal conversations and later put that skill to work in professional practice. Over three decades he has provided crisis intervention, individual therapy, group work, and case management.
In sessions he uses practical, goal-focused methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to build momentum for change. Narrative and Solution-Focused approaches help clarify what matters and identify small, achievable steps.
Willie tends to keep language direct and simple. He helps people name patterns, try new responses, and evaluate what works in day-to-day life. Sessions are intended to be interactive and problem-oriented rather than long lectures.
He provides services from Maryland and conducts therapy in English. Before booking, users should confirm the current session formats offered and any subscription or scheduling details.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Willie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing different ways of thinking or acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some patterns in relationships. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build small steps toward those goals. It suits people who feel stuck or uncertain about next steps.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which approach fits their goals and preferences, and may combine techniques over time. The focus is on practical steps the person can try between sessions and checking what helps.
The therapist's session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many adults find virtual meetings let them follow through with weekly work and practice new skills without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns are addressed?
He supports adults facing parenting strain, family conflict, intimacy-related problems, and issues that affect household life such as grief and anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses straightforward, goal-focused methods and short-term strategies. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience providing crisis intervention, individual therapy, group work, and case management.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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