Brittany Simons

Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, and burnout. She also supports people coping with anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and issues like abandonment or emptiness. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.

Brittany draws from several therapy styles rather than following a single method. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when helpful. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices are part of her approach, and she may include somatic techniques to attend to body-based reactions.

In sessions she works in a collaborative way. She helps people notice patterns, try small experiments, and practice new skills between meetings. Brittany frames progress as steady work rather than instant fixes and focuses on what fits each person's life and goals.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and additional years in social work roles. That mix informs a practical, strengths-oriented style that attends to both emotional experience and daily demands. People who want a clear plan and flexible techniques may find this approach helpful.

To start therapy clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Trauma-Focused and Skill-Based Methods Work Online

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how past harm affects present life and body responses. It involves pacing, grounding, and processing experiences so they feel less overwhelming and more manageable over time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by teaching concrete skills and short exercises to practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping. DBT techniques include distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced in weekly work and daily life.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. Brittany will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. That may mean combining trauma-informed practices with CBT or DBT skills and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are listed on the therapist profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue work between appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins for quick problem-solving, while others use scheduled sessions for deeper processing, and the therapist will help find what fits best.