Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
644 North Chase Street, Suite 104, Athens, GA 30601
Let's Connect (706) 420-3381
Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
Porcha utilizes talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive and art therapies (ET, ART), and play therapy (PT) techniques. Porcha understands how hard it is to open up to someone new and knows what a big step it is to be willing to receive therapy. This understanding helps her create a pace based on each individual client.
Porcha believes in developing rapport with clients to create safe, comfortable spaces and nonjudgmental environments. She also believes in meeting the client where they are and allowing the client to lead the session. Porcha is confident in her ability to support you and help empower you to grow through whatever you're going through.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Katrice Hollins (Georgia / CSW006085) Porcha Simmons
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Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
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Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Person-Centered
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Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (706) 420-3381
Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional