Brittany Simons, LCSW

Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, family concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, emptiness, forgiveness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult concerns.

Brittany uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and somatic methods. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing calmer ways to respond to intense feelings.

Her approach pays attention to how stress shows up in the body as well as the mind. She uses trauma-focused thinking to avoid repeating painful dynamics and to reduce the hold of old events on today’s life. Work can include grounding skills, managing overwhelm, and making step-by-step plans for change.

People who meet with her can expect a focus on skills that apply to daily life. Conversations cover practical problems like work stress, relationship strain, and mood shifts. Homework or between-session practice may be suggested to build new habits.

Brittany aims to collaborate on clear goals and to adjust methods over time. She helps people sort priorities, test what works, and build routines that support better days and steadier functioning.

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