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Brittany Simons

Brittany Simons

LCSW

Illinois

Compassionate, goal-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149.022700
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Skills focused
    • Trauma informed

    About Brittany

    Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, career concerns, low self-esteem, and challenges around ADHD. Brittany speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

    Brittany uses practical methods to help people notice patterns and try small changes that can feel doable. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters most to each person and to build motivation for change. She also uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation.

    Her approach includes elements of somatic work to help people connect how their body reacts to stress and trauma. Sessions focus on building coping skills, identifying realistic goals, and practicing new ways of responding in everyday life. Brittany frames the work around what a client already knows about themselves and what they want to change.

    She brings five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Illinois. That experience includes supporting people through post-traumatic stress, abandonment, emptiness, forgiveness, and life-purpose questions. Brittany emphasizes a trauma-informed viewpoint when addressing past harm and current symptoms.

    Someone who meets with Brittany can expect a collaborative, grounded style that mixes practical skill building with discussion about values and goals. She encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Brittany uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify what matters most and build their own reasons for change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on conversation, curiosity, and small steps toward goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

    Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Brittany collaborates with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan over time so it stays helpful and realistic based on progress and preferences.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone use less bandwidth or choose audio-only when that suits them better. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to an online format while focusing on practical skills and goal setting.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentEmptinessForgivenessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Brittany commonly address in sessions?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem issues, career questions, and ADHD-related challenges.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people set small goals, learn coping skills, and use motivation to make changes.

    What background and experience does she bring?

    Brittany has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in social work since 2010.

    Where is Brittany licensed and practicing?

    She holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in that state.

    In what languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can she work with clients outside the United States?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Brittany?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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