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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP

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Cheryl Simms, LPC, LAC Licensed in South Carolina & Virginia With 16 years of experience as a counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. I specialize in trauma, substance use,depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and child/adolescent concerns. I am EMDR-trained and have extensive experience supporting military service members and their families.My clients describe me as warm, caring, and empowering. I bring a calm, grounded presence to the therapy room and believe in helping people find clarity, strength, and healing.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Virtual Counseling

Columbia, SC 29209

(803) 770-5577
My website
Video visits only.
I specialize in Addiction, Relationship Issues and Depression 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (803) 770-5577
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Virtual Counseling

Columbia, SC 29209

(803) 770-5577
My website
Video visits only.
I specialize in Addiction, Relationship Issues and Depression 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem HealthKeepers
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Military OneSource
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • United Health Care,
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Sliding Scale, cash,
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Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 770-5577
"
Sliding Scale, cash,
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 770-5577

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701004763 Cheryl L Simms
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  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended Webster University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2002
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Virginia and South Carolina /Addiction Treatment Practitioner
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I am EMDR Trained. I assist patients in working through past hurt and pain in a safe and caring manner,
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 770-5577
"
I am EMDR Trained. I assist patients in working through past hurt and pain in a safe and caring manner,
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 770-5577

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in the comprehensive treatment of substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs. Additionally, I have collaborated closely with military personnel and their families to address the unique psychological and emotional challenges associated with military service, including combat-related stress and reintegration issues.
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 770-5577
"
I specialize in the comprehensive treatment of substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs. Additionally, I have collaborated closely with military personnel and their families to address the unique psychological and emotional challenges associated with military service, including combat-related stress and reintegration issues.
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 770-5577

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (803) 770-5577
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (803) 770-5577

Location

Primary Location

Virtual Counseling

Columbia, SC 29209

(803) 770-5577
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Video visits only.
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call for a free consultation now - (803) 770-5577
"
Video visits only.
Photo of Cheryl L Simms, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Call for a free consultation now - (803) 770-5577