- Goal directed
- CBT and solution focused
- Sleep and rest
About Surnedra
Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses practical, goal-directed therapy to help people move forward. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can name realistic next steps. Nedra focuses on solutions and on building skills people can use between sessions.
Nedra earned a master's degree in School and Professional Counseling and practices in Texas. Her background includes many years working in schools, where she supported adolescents from varied backgrounds. That experience shaped her approach to straightforward problem solving and short-term planning.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and change behaviors that get in the way of rest, work, and relationships. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify what is already working and expand on those strengths. These methods are applied to concerns like anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, and motivation challenges.
Nedra helps with life transitions, career questions, parenting strain, and recovery from trauma and addiction. She works with issues linked to identity and prejudice, including LGBT concerns and multicultural stressors. She also supports people facing first responder stress and disaster-related coping.
Her style is collaborative and future-focused. Sessions aim to set clear, small goals and test practical changes between meetings. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.
How Nedra Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel and sleep. It often includes short exercises and small experiments between sessions to test what helps. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes what is already going well and builds practical steps to increase those successes, which can be useful for people who want quick, goal-oriented change.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative stance means you can shape the focus of therapy as you learn what works for you.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows you to practice CBT exercises and solution-focused tasks in the places where you live your daily life, making homework feel more relevant and realistic. Licensed professionals can help arrange a plan that fits your routine and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nedra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, addictions, and related problems like anger and panic.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is future-focused and collaborative, using goal-directed work to identify practical steps and test changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has a master's degree in School and Professional Counseling and brings experience from many years supporting high school students and adults.
Where is the therapist located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nedra?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.