- Goal-oriented
- Solution-focused
- Direct and supportive
About Surnedra
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people move forward. She speaks plainly and works with clients to identify small, manageable steps toward change. Nedra draws on eight years of counseling experience and a background in school counseling to keep sessions direct and hopeful.
She earned a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University and has a long history supporting high school students and adults. That school-based work shaped her ability to listen across cultural differences and to help people who are struggling with anxiety, low motivation, or trauma.
Nedra’s style emphasizes collaboration. Sessions are future-focused and solution-oriented, so conversations tend to center on what clients want to change and practical ways to get there. She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly and work toward realistic goals.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and issues related to identity and prejudice. She also offers support for ADHD, hoarding, first responder issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Nedra helps people clarify priorities and try doable strategies between sessions.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and concrete tools. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused work to shape clear steps. To start, she encourages prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How cognitive and solution-focused work translates to online care
Many clients find cognitive behavioral techniques helpful for managing anxiety and changing unhelpful thought patterns. CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns, testing them, and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on goals and on identifying resources the client already has, then building brief, practical steps toward those goals.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your concerns and goals, then suggest approaches that fit your needs. Together you can try methods and adjust them based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a short conversation is better than a long commute. Online work still supports goal setting, practicing CBT techniques, and tracking progress between appointments, all aimed at helping you make steady change.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, addictions, and life changes. Additional focuses include ADHD, hoarding, first responder issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is future-focused and goal-directed, emphasizing solutions over dwelling on problems. Sessions aim to identify concrete steps clients can take between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience and prior work as a school counselor supporting high school students and adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to know whether in-person or online appointments are offered.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.