Resident in Counseling | Arlington, Virginia

Howard Simmons

Resident in Counseling - MS, EdS, LPC-R

~ ~ Accepting New Patients for Online and Telephone Appointments ~ ~
Many of us face difficult times in our lives which lead us to seek help. Psychotherapy helps you become more resilient, find inner strength and improve your sense of self – all of which aid you in your quest to live a more open, genuine, and fulfilling life. Together we examine areas of struggle and work to identify new ways of being more engaged and effective in relationships and at peace with ourselves. I will work with you in treatment modalities ranging from short-term brief, CBT, to longer-term analytic work. I have experience treating a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma.
I am at heart a psychodynamic or depth therapist. I’m at my best focusing on the conscious and unconscious psyche and the underlying motives and tensions that impact your life. My goal as a psychotherapist is to help increase self-awareness through uncovering painful or traumatic past events and the maladaptive patterns that underlie your suffering.
Many of us can acknowledge difficulties in relationships and/or struggles with our own internal world but don’t know how to make the necessary changes. Understanding your history and developing internal strengths will provide you with a greater sense of ease, confidence and freedom that translates into inner peace and healthier relationships with others.

Skills and Expertise

Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions

Adult

Anxiety

Attachment Issues

codependency

Depression

Divorce and Divorce Adjustment

Emptiness

Emotional Intelligence

Family of Origin Issues

Gay Issues

grief

Guilt

Identity Issues

Individuation

LGBTQ

Life Purpose

Mens Issues and Problems

Midlife Crisis

Mood Disorders

Narcissistic Personality

Peer Relationships

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Veteran Issues

Treatment Orientation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

DBT Informed Therapy

Jungian

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

psychotherapy

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Telehealth-based

Mindfulness

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

EMDR

Trauma Focused Therapy

Modality

Individuals

Location

COVA Wellness Counseling
Offering Online Counseling to All Virginia Residents
Arlington, Virginia 22207

Availability

Contact me for availability. In general I have afternoon and early evening appointments available during the week and on Sundays.

Finances

Avg Cost (per session):
$60

Accepted Payment Methods:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Does not accept insurance

License

Years in Practice: 3

Undergraduate:
University of Virginia

Postgraduate:
Old Dominion University

Client Focus

Languages:
English

Contact Howard Simmons to learn more about their therapy practice.

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