Excellent therapist. Very much appreciated help
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms, LCMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jeffrey is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.6 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jeffrey. View 11 reviews
- Great news, Jeffrey is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, and 1 more
Recent reviews
I highly recommend Mr. Jeffrey is very easy-going guy and very understanding to my mental needs
More about Jeffrey
- 11 years' experience
- Male
- LCMHC, LPC
I have been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 2014 and have worked with children, youth and adults from ages 5 to 94. I am licensed as a counselor in both North Carolina, Virginia and Texas and certified as an anxiety treatment professional. I have a Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I typically use as my main mode of therapy what is called cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, but I also borrow ideas from other modalities of therapy if needed such as acceptance and commitment therapy or DBT. My philosophy of counseling is that I am a partner with the client in helping them to grow in self awareness.
I have worked with adults, youth and children in a variety of settings both in the home and in a local agency in a variety of services including outpatient therapy, intensive in home services with families and with foster children. Many different issues have been addressed in these sessions including depression anxiety, bipolar, relationship issues, religious issues, family problems and anger issues just to name a few issues.
It is important to me for me to respect your personal beliefs and customs and for no one to feel judged during our sessions. Everyone is unique and i want to try to help you build off of your strengths, unique gifts, abilities and beliefs. While I do pray for my clients, I do not pray with my clients during sessions. While I do not impose my beliefs on others, I do at times share with the clients permission scriptures or spiritual principles that I have learned to help people grow in their spiritual walk.
Please be in an area when the live sessions start that is free from distraction and privacy so you can focus on the session. It is a good idea to test your computer or phone ahead of time with a video test to make sure it works properly. I will not see you if you are driving a car as I don't want you to have an accident, so please do not start session when you are driving. I will be using a headset to protect your privacy on my end so that I can hear you and that nobody else can. Please remember you must be in a state that I am licensed in at the time the session starts (NC, VA or TX).
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003216995.
- LCMHC · North Carolina · 10896 · Renews June 2026
- LPC · Virginia · 0701011288 · Renews June 2026
- LPC · Texas · 93625 · Renews June 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Excellent therapist. Very much appreciated help
I highly recommend Mr. Jeffrey is very easy-going guy and very understanding to my mental needs
After only having 2 sessions with Jeff he had decided that we didn’t have a good connection. I highly disagree with that but he’s the professional not me.
So far we’ve only had 2 sessions together but Jeff has found a way to quickly put me at ease and drill to the core of the issues. I trust him that he has my best interest at heart and is actively seeking to help me
Jeff has been very attentive and compassionate in our phone calls. He always has useful information to offer, practical exercises to do, and has already helped me to identify my negative thought patterns, and core beliefs. With the use of some of the work sheets I’ve been able to identify when the negative thoughts sneak up on me during the day and I’m able to than not fall prey to my negative thinking. It has helped me tremendously.
Mr. Simms is a great counselor offering biblical wisdom and is patient and kind. I've only been working with him for a matter of weeks, but in that short time he's introduced some methods and opened up some doors that have offered healing to me. I would definitely recommend his services to my friends and colleagues. Great Godly wisdom!
Jeff is a fantastic counsellor who cares deeply about his clients. He works diligently in identifying the underlying cause of the issue and works on practical strategies and methods to help go from there. I highly recommend Jeff as a counsellor.
I respond well to people who treat from personal experience of the tools they teach and this man does that
Jeff has been great in our sessions. He's easy to talk to and offers practical ways to apply what I learn during our meeting.
Dr Simms took the time to listen during our phone session and seemed to have a clear understanding of my situation. I appreciate his perspective and expertise.
Jeff is a great counselor. He listens to my needs, checks if I'm available, and I feel comfortable speaking with him.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms speak?
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms have?
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms has 11 years of experience.
Where is Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms licensed to practice?
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms is licensed to practice in North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas.
Does Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms offer?
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms?
Jeffrey "Jeff" Simms can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
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