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- CBT
- Trauma-focused work
- Solution-focused
About Latoya
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 20 years of experience, Latoya Simmons focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, and ADHD. She has worked in schools, in homes, and in clinical settings and offers practical help for common life challenges.
She has experience as an in-home therapist, a school-based counselor, and a group therapist for people who have committed battering behaviors. She has also provided emergency consultations for emergency room clinicians and worked as a youth advocate. These roles shaped a hands-on approach to problem solving and coping skills.
Latoya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address difficulties. She helps people identify what is getting in the way, try small changes, and practice new skills between meetings. Sessions focus on concrete steps and measurable progress rather than long abstract discussion.
Her training includes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy through the Medical University of South Carolina and evidence-based methods such as Rational Living Therapy and CBT. She is listed on the Project BEST referral site at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Clients can expect straightforward work on parenting strategies, anger management, coping with grief, addressing workplace stress, and navigating domestic violence impacts. The emphasis is on practical tools that people can use in daily life, with the counselor and client working together to find what helps.
To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That initial step sets goals and clarifies which methods will be most useful.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Latoya commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process trauma memories and develop coping skills to reduce symptoms related to abuse and violence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will review concerns, goals, and preferences with the client and recommend which methods to try first. Treatment plans are adjusted based on progress and what the client finds helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use video or phone to practice skills, review worksheets, and set short between-session tasks that fit into daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include domestic violence and workplace issues.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These approaches emphasize practical strategies, short-term problem solving, and trauma processing.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional counseling experience across school, home, group, and emergency settings. That experience includes work as a youth advocate and group therapist for batterer intervention.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina. Her practice is located in South Carolina.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.