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Brittany Simons, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Brittany

Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, family concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, emptiness, forgiveness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult concerns. Brittany brings five years of clinical experience and draws on a range of therapeutic tools to meet each person where they are.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with attention to bodily experience and inner parts work. She uses Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, DBT-informed coping skills, and trauma-responsive somatic techniques.

Brittany frames therapy as a collaborative exploration that honors each client’s strengths and values while gently inviting new ways of relating to difficult feelings and patterns. Clients can expect an emphasis on self-awareness and a holistic view of healing that considers mind, body, and meaning.

Brittany encourages people to recognize the step they have already taken by seeking help and offers supportive guidance tailored to individual needs and goals.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to gently explore and relate to different parts of themselves, helping to soften internal conflicts and offer new perspectives on troubling thoughts and emotions. It is often useful for people coping with trauma, chronic self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical strategies to shift them, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, explore which methods resonate, and adapt techniques to individual preferences and needs so treatment grows from the client's priorities and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, teach skills, and hold therapeutic space while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brittany commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, family and relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and ADHD, as well as related topics like abandonment, emptiness, and life purpose.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
The style combines collaborative exploration with practical skills training and body-aware techniques, integrating Internal Family Systems with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused somatic work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker working directly with people facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.
Where is Brittany licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Illinois license IL LCSW 149.022700 and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentEmptinessForgivenessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English