Willie Simmons, MD, LCSW-C

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Experienced clinician focused on practical change

Details

Name	Willie Simmons
Credentials	MD, LCSW-C
Based in	Maryland
Licensed in	Maryland
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	30

About Willie

Willie Simmons is a licensed clinician with three decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and grief. He holds an MD and a Master of Social Work and practices in Maryland. He focuses on clear conversations and practical steps so people can feel steadier day to day.

Willie began noticing his listening skills early in life and built them into a career. Over 30 years he has worked in crisis intervention, individual therapy, group work, and case management.

Background and approach

That background shapes a steady, calm approach in sessions. He uses straightforward methods to help clients understand patterns that repeat and to try different choices. Narrative Therapy is part of his approach, helping people reframe troubling stories about themselves.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break unhelpful thinking and Motivation Interviewing to support change. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable steps. Willie helps people name feelings, unpack difficult events, and experiment with new responses.

He also works with people coping with parenting stress, intimacy issues, bipolar symptoms, seasonal mood shifts, and urges to self-harm. Willie offers online options to make getting help easier. He encourages people to start with a simple conversation about goals, then build a plan that fits their life.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Willie works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Willie among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Willie among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Willie among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Willie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Willie directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and change-focused work translates online

Willie commonly blends Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reshape the stories they carry about themselves, which can reduce shame and open new possibilities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing small changes to improve mood and functioning.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face when schedules or travel make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to keep momentum between sessions and to share brief updates or reflections. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into everyday routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting pressures, anger, self esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, LGBT concerns, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm thoughts.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is calm and conversational. He focuses on listening, helping people reframe life stories, and finding small steps that produce change.

What experience does he bring?

He has 30 years of work in crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management across clinical settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an MD and a Master of Social Work and has the LCSW-C credential. He practices in Maryland.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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