Brittany Simons, LCSW
LCSW specializing in stress and trauma care
- CBT and DBT informed
- Flexible online sessions
- Support for young adults
About Brittany Simons
Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a clinical social work license for professionals trained to provide psychotherapy, who practices in Illinois and brings five years of direct clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She supports individuals managing stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, self-esteem struggles, and family or career concerns. Her practice also attends to issues common in young adulthood, attention-related difficulties such as ADHD, social anxiety and phobia, seasonal mood changes, and deeper feelings of abandonment, emptiness, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness.
Brittany integrates several evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic-informed techniques. She uses a trauma-informed, holistic perspective that considers the connections between mind, body, and spirit, and tailors interventions to suit each client’s needs and goals. Her approach emphasizes developing self-awareness, building practical coping skills, and collaborating with clients to identify what works best for their healing journey.
Services are offered in English and are structured to fit individual preferences and practical needs. By reaching out for support, clients take an active step toward addressing the concerns that brought them to therapy, and Brittany works alongside them to create achievable, individualized goals.
Brittany integrates several evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic-informed techniques. She uses a trauma-informed, holistic perspective that considers the connections between mind, body, and spirit, and tailors interventions to suit each client’s needs and goals. Her approach emphasizes developing self-awareness, building practical coping skills, and collaborating with clients to identify what works best for their healing journey.
Services are offered in English and are structured to fit individual preferences and practical needs. By reaching out for support, clients take an active step toward addressing the concerns that brought them to therapy, and Brittany works alongside them to create achievable, individualized goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentEmptinessForgivenessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brittany Simons have?
Brittany Simons has five years of clinical experience.
Is Brittany Simons a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: IL LCSW 149.022700.
In which languages does Brittany Simons provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Brittany Simons located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Brittany Simons as my therapist?
You can work with Brittany Simons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brittany Simons work with international clients?
Brittany Simons does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brittany Simons cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to problems such as anxiety and depression; it is practical and skill-based, focused on developing strategies for everyday challenges. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, combines acceptance and change techniques to build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, and can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Somatic-informed work emphasizes awareness of bodily sensations and how physical experiences relate to emotional patterns, offering tools to regulate nervous system responses related to trauma and prolonged stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision between the client and the therapist. Brittany helps clients explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured, supportive therapy that emphasizes accessibility and consistency in treatment.