Cassey Simmons , LCSW, CSW

Cassey Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Georgia with more than seven years of professional experience. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials - LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW indicates a social work credential - and has applied a range of therapeutic methods throughout her career, including client-centered, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and a strengths-based approach informed by Cognitive Behavioral Theory.

Cassey has worked with individuals across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults, in settings such as human service agencies, hospitals, and community outreach programs. Much of her practice has focused on trauma and crisis intervention and the needs of vulnerable and at-risk populations, including people affected by poverty, discrimination, racism, sexism, and other forms of injustice. She approaches this work with cultural awareness and an open-minded stance.

Known for clear communication and strong critical thinking in difficult situations, Cassey advocates for self-love and emotional well-being. She emphasizes creating a comfortable, supportive space where clients can explore challenges and build on their strengths. If an urgent crisis arises at any time, callers are advised to contact 1-800-273-TALK, 1-800-SUICIDE, the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225 available 24 hours a day, or 911.

Cassey’s background blends practical crisis work with a strengths-based therapeutic outlook aimed at helping people navigate life transitions and heal from trauma.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cassey draws from client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where individuals explore their values and goals. This approach is well suited for people seeking validation, self-exploration, and a collaborative therapeutic environment.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes because it focuses on concrete skills and problem solving.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her practice; it supports clients who are ambivalent about change by eliciting personal motivations and building commitment to goals, which can be helpful for addiction, behavior change, and lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work itself. Cassey collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access support from home or other convenient locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and adapt sessions to what works best for the individual.