Therapist profile
Willie Simmons, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW-C
- LicenseLCSW-C, Maryland / 20930
- NPI1699144402
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Willie
Willie Simmons is an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) based in Maryland with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and bipolar mood concerns.
He learned early to listen and has built a long career in crisis intervention, individual therapy, group work, and case management. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. He invites people to look at patterns that keep repeating and to test small changes that reduce conflict and reactivity.
Willie uses several structured methods to guide sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build immediate coping strategies. He draws on these approaches to match methods to each person's situation.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and task-oriented. He helps people identify triggers, practice new responses, and plan what to do differently between meetings. He also brings experience from group settings and crisis work into how he organizes follow-up and safety planning when needed.
Willie asks prospective clients to choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. He works in English and does not currently accept international clients.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Willie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts that increase anger and test alternative responses. CBT gives clear exercises to practice between sessions and helps track progress in measurable ways.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help someone clarify what they want to change and to build momentum for taking small steps. This approach focuses on the client's own reasons for change and on strengthening commitment in manageable stages.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is reviewed. That means trying an approach, seeing what helps, and changing course when needed.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. The therapist and client can decide together what scheduling and session length make sense for practical daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship issues, plus related topics like grief, parenting strain, self-harm focus, and bipolar mood concerns.
How would he approach anger and reactivity?
He uses concrete methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify triggers and test new responses, and Solution-Focused techniques to build immediate coping steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of experience in crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management, working with adults across a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.