Business Details
Mental Health Counseling in Orlando, FL
Simmons Counseling Services is a mental health practice dedicated to providing inclusive, high-quality counseling services to the Greater Orlando community. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Relational Therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families. With four accessible locations and telehealth options, we prioritize creating a safe, welcoming environment where clients can explore personal growth, navigate life challenges, and achieve emotional well-being. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that all clients, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, receive culturally competent care grounded in empathy and understanding.By integrating clinical expertise with a client-centered philosophy, we empower individuals to build healthier relationships and foster resilience. Our practice accepts major insurance providers and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse needs. Through continuous professional development, our counselors maintain expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health concerns. We believe in the transformative power of therapy and strive to make mental health care accessible to all. Our administrative team ensures seamless intake processes and support, allowing clients to focus on their therapeutic journey. At Simmons Counseling Services, we are dedicated to being a trusted partner in mental wellness for Central Florida residents.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Relational Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
LGBTQ+ Support
Addiction Recovery
Family Systems Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, and EMDR
- Our team includes specialists in LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Four convenient locations across Central Florida
- We accept major insurance providers like Cigna and Aetna
- Telehealth appointments available for remote access
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and various mental health conditions by developing practical coping strategies. Our therapists tailor CBT techniques to individual needs.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to improve emotional regulation. Our specialists use DBT to treat borderline personality disorder, self-harm behaviors, and chronic emotional dysregulation through structured skill-building sessions.
Relational Therapy
Relational Therapy focuses on improving interpersonal connections through understanding relational patterns. Our counselors address family dynamics, power structures, and cultural influences to foster healthier communication and mutual understanding between clients and their support systems.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR processes traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. This specialized therapy helps clients reprocess distressing experiences while maintaining present-moment grounding. Our trained therapists use EMDR for trauma recovery and PTSD treatment.
LGBTQ+ Support
Our practice provides safe, inclusive mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals. Therapists specialize in gender-affirming care, identity exploration, and addressing discrimination-related stress. We offer support for transgender clients navigating transition and non-binary individuals seeking validation.
People
Dr. Jeremiah Simmons
Founder
Dr. Simmons employs a restorative, integrative counseling approach focusing on individualized relational therapy. With extensive experience in clinical mental health, he established the practice to provide inclusive, high-quality therapeutic services to Central Florida residents.
Vita DiMaria Simmons
Chief Administrative Officer
Vita oversees administrative operations at Simmons Counseling Services. With a background in education and history, she ensures efficient practice management while maintaining the practice's commitment to accessible, client-centered mental health care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, EMDR, and specialized counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, and family systems issues.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Cigna, Aetna, and United Blue Cross insurance plans. We currently cannot accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer telehealth counseling sessions by request for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
What are your office locations?
We have four locations in Maitland, Longwood, Sanford, and Downtown Orlando, serving the Greater Orlando area.
Do you offer evening or weekend hours?
Yes, we offer evening appointments Monday through Thursday and Saturday morning sessions to accommodate various schedules.
