Heather Simmerson, LPC

Heather Simmerson recognizes that many people face depression, anxiety, diminished self-esteem, and lapses in self-care, and that relationship struggles, grief, and the uncertainty of life transitions can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed. She aims to create a nonjudgmental, welcoming space where those obstacles can be explored and addressed so they no longer block clarity or well-being.

Heather values the courage it takes to seek help and views that step as evidence of personal resiliency. She approaches therapeutic work as a collaborative process, partnering with individuals to improve quality of life and to foster clearer direction during difficult seasons.

With 3 years of clinical experience in South Carolina, Heather integrates evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and works with individuals of all ages. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, self-esteem difficulties, depression, LGBT matters, family conflict, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, feelings of emptiness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, financial stress, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women’s issues, and challenges faced by young adults.

Heather’s work centers on igniting hope, supporting growth, and helping people build resilience as they navigate change and challenge.