Ms. Charmaine Simmons, LPC

Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals as they overcome barriers and reconnect with their inner strength and purpose. I’ve worked in outpatient, residential, and private practice settings—providing individual, family, and group therapy, along with psychological testing. Over time, I’ve developed a deep passion for helping high-functioning adults who often appear “put together” on the outside but are quietly struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and low self-worth. These patterns are frequently rooted in unresolved childhood trauma, high-functioning depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

In our work together, I take a collaborative and integrative approach, blending mindfulness, psychodynamic insights, cognitive behavioral strategies, and somatic techniques. My goal is to help you become more aware of both your conscious and unconscious patterns so you can begin to reshape your thoughts and behaviors in alignment with who you truly are. One of my favorite quotes by Carl Jung captures this process well: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.”

What motivates me most is a deep belief in the power of collective wellness. I see therapy not just as a tool for personal healing, but as a step toward a more compassionate, connected world. When we care for ourselves, we’re better equipped to show up for others—and that ripple effect matters.

I earned my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Therapy from Richmont Graduate University, and my B.S. in Community Health Education and Healthcare Management from Clark Atlanta University. I’m a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas (LPC #75380).

Outside the therapy room, I value self-care in all its forms—from meditation and yoga to journaling and spending time with my loved ones. I’m a big fan of hip-hop step classes, Netflix marathons, and any opportunity to travel and explore.

Wherever you are in your healing journey, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, clarity, and care.