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Christopher Simmons, LMFT

Compassionate Alabama marriage and family therapist
  • 18 years experience
  • LMFT in Alabama
  • Relationship and family issues

About Christopher Simmons

Christopher Simmons is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Alabama with more than 18 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, sexual addictions, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse. He brings a warm, interactive style to sessions, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassionate care while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

His clinical perspective draws on cognitive-behavioral methods, humanistic principles, psychodynamic ideas, and rational-emotive techniques to address individual needs. He adapts conversation and treatment plans to align with each person's circumstances, goals, and values, creating a tailored path forward rather than a one-size-fits-all program. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - he focuses on relational patterns as well as individual coping skills, helping clients explore how family and partnership dynamics influence wellbeing.

Christopher aims to create a collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can work through stress, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, self-esteem and many other issues. He looks forward to meeting with you.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christopher Simmons have?

Christopher Simmons has 18 years of experience as a counselor and therapist.

Is Christopher Simmons a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are AL LMFT 345.

In which languages does Christopher Simmons provide therapy?

Christopher Simmons provides therapy in English.

Where is Christopher Simmons located?

He is located in Alabama.

How can I work with Christopher Simmons as my therapist?

You can work with Christopher Simmons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christopher Simmons work with international clients?

Yes, Christopher Simmons works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christopher Simmons 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Available Online

Christopher Simmons uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on understanding personal values, strengthening self-awareness, and supporting clients as they identify their own solutions - it can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues.

He also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and symptoms of ADHD by teaching skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Christopher will work with each person to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or travel. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists, letting clients access support from wherever they are and arrange sessions that fit their schedules.

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