Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC
Practical, goal-focused counseling for life challenges
Book with Surnedra- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Surnedra
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on practical, forward-looking work. She uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to help people make changes that matter in day-to-day life. Her style is direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on finding workable steps forward.
She earned a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University and brings eight years of professional counseling experience to her current practice.
Background and approach
Before that she spent many years as a school counselor, which gave her experience supporting adolescents from a variety of backgrounds. Nedra frequently helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, career decisions, addiction struggles, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and major life changes.
Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, hoarding, first responder issues, and multicultural or discrimination-related concerns. Her sessions tend to be solution-focused and draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Conversations are practical and action-oriented, with homework or steps to practice between meetings when that fits the person’s goals.
People who want clear direction and a collaborative plan often do well with her approach. Nedra aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and work on realistic next steps.
What Surnedra works with
Everything Surnedra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Surnedra helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- First responder issues
- Hoarding
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Surnedra lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Nedra Uses Goal-Focused Therapies Online
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that fit online sessions. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and stress by setting small experiments and practicing new skills between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and practical steps. It asks what a preferred future looks like and builds short, doable actions to move toward that future.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nedra treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will adjust techniques based on a person's goals and preferences. Clients help set the agenda and decide whether to focus more on skills practice, problem-solving, or short-term change work.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual communication for richer interactions. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow frequent brief touches, quick problem-solving, or notes between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility for people balancing parenting, work, school, or irregular schedules.
Questions people ask about Surnedra
What concerns does she address?
Nedra works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting, addictions, trauma, sleep difficulties, anger, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is future-focused and goal-directed. She uses solution-focused methods and CBT techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional counseling experience and additional years working as a school counselor with adolescents.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation LPC and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Services are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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