Christopher Simms, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Christopher Simms |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Christopher
Christopher Simms is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. He practices in Texas and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and mood concerns. He brings a respectful and compassionate approach to each conversation.
He keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He listens first, then helps people name patterns that get in the way. He works with issues like relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and challenges related to LGBT identity.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing career stress, parenting strain, and complications from trauma or substance use. Christopher uses several approaches to fit different needs. He draws on Narrative therapy to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to build new skills for managing thoughts and emotions. He also incorporates Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when they match the person’s goals. His style is collaborative and direct.
He helps clients set clear, manageable goals and checks progress along the way. Sessions tend to include practical exercises, focused conversation, and pacing that suits each person’s life. Christopher aims to create a space where change feels possible.
He supports people who want tools to cope, clearer ways to communicate, and steps toward healthier routines and relationships.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Christopher works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christopher directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Christopher directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Christopher blends Narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change the stories they tell and take steps that reflect their values. Narrative therapy focuses on separating problems from the person and finding different ways to describe life events, which can ease shame and open new choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people how to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that matter to them.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those aims. Together they try different techniques and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief support, tracking progress, and following up between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or those who prefer different ways of connecting.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. Additional areas include grief, self-esteem, eating issues, ADHD, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, conversations that reframe personal stories, and exercises to build coping skills.
What is Christopher's background and experience?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes work with addiction, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and holds the LCSW credential. The profile lists his location as Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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Contacting this therapist
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