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Heather Simmons, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Heather is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Heather. View 7 reviews
Great news, Heather is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi

Recent reviews

Heather is amazing therapist. She is caring and understanding. She really listen to you. She gives great advice of how to calm your emotions and put yourself first. She really did help me with my anxiety.

Reviewed April 2024

My therapist listens and helps me identify my issues and solutions. Makes me think about who I am!

Reviewed September 2023

More about Heather

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a mental health counselor licensed in Louisiana with over 5 years of experience working as a LPC. I worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavior issues and ADHD.

I would have to describe my counseling style as being warm and passionate.

I love to provide great counseling skills which includes being patience, a good listener, being knowledgeable, and having/showing empathy . I believe in treating anyone with respect, providing unconditional positive regards and demonstrating high fidelity services.

My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, group and cognitive therapy,

I feel as a counselor my duty is to ensure and use counseling methods to help people manage and overcome mental and emotional issues.

Specialties

Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem ADHD Abandonment Family of origin issues Family problems Guilt and shame Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Mood disorders Personality disorders Phobias Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Heather Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780193805.

  • LPC · Louisiana · 7512 · Expires June 2026
  • LPC · Mississippi · 2837 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Heather Simmons

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

7 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Empathetic Listens Recommend Understanding Anxiety Calm Caring Easy

Heather is amazing therapist. She is caring and understanding. She really listen to you. She gives great advice of how to calm your emotions and put yourself first. She really did help me with my anxiety.

Reviewed April 2024

My therapist listens and helps me identify my issues and solutions. Makes me think about who I am!

Reviewed September 2023

She is very nice an understanding, would recommend.

Reviewed March 2023

Heather is such a great therapist, she is empathetic, kind and does not judge. She has made the quality of my life much better.

Reviewed February 2023

Ms. Simmons is amazing! She listens without judgement, is empathetic and sympathetic, and is able to recommend things that actually help. The atmosphere she creates is a relaxing open one that allows you the freedom to express yourself and she gives you the tools to do the work that is needed to be the best version of yourself.

Reviewed July 2021

She is great , very personable and very easy to talk to

Reviewed July 2021

I am finding Heather's approach to counseling refreshing and appropriate.

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heather Simmons offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Heather Simmons works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Heather Simmons speak?

Heather Simmons speaks English.

How many years of experience does Heather Simmons have?

Heather Simmons has 5 years of experience.

Where is Heather Simmons licensed to practice?

Heather Simmons is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Does Heather Simmons accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Heather Simmons does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Heather Simmons offer?

Heather Simmons offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Heather Simmons?

Heather Simmons can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Heather Simmons?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.