Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC

Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She greets people with straightforward care and encourages those feeling overwhelmed to take the next step. Nedra's background includes work in school settings and community counseling, and she blends practical guidance with a direct, respectful approach.

She holds a master’s degree in School and Professional Counseling from Amberton University. As a school counselor she spent many years helping high school students from a range of backgrounds. That experience shaped her skill at talking with people who are anxious, struggling with motivation, or facing trauma.

Nedra uses a future-focused, goal-directed style. She leans on Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify small, concrete steps toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of her approach when it fits the issue at hand.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear goals. Nedra assumes clients know what would make life better and works with them to build practical ways to get there. She offers a frank, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly and expect direct feedback.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD, and life transitions. Her work also covers topics such as parenting challenges, career questions, multicultural concerns, and panic symptoms. Those looking for straightforward, action-oriented support may find her approach helpful.

How Nedra Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Nedra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for stress, anxiety, panic symptoms, and sleep problems by turning vague worries into clear steps to test.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions practical and goal-driven. That approach helps people identify what’s already working, set small targets, and build momentum toward everyday improvements in areas like motivation, career choices, or relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nedra treats finding a fit as a collaborative process and will help you pick methods that match your goals and preferences. She checks in about what’s helpful and adjusts the plan as you go.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can meet during a break or at convenient times. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote settings when they are a good match for the person’s needs.