Charmaine Simmons, MA, LPC

Hi, I’m Charmaine J. Simmons, MA, LPC — a therapist, coach, and advocate for rest. I help high-achievers, people-pleasers, and those who are always “the strong one” heal from burnout and rediscover balance.

As a therapist and coach, I help high-achievers, caregivers, and those who are always “the strong one” learn to slow down, set boundaries, and reconnect with themselves. Many of my clients appear to have it all together on the outside, but secretly struggle with burnout, perfectionism, or feeling like they’re never enough.

My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and deeply collaborative. I draw from mindfulness, somatic practices, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy to help you understand the patterns that keep you overextended — and replace them with rhythms of rest, self-compassion, and emotional balance.

I specialize in creating safe, affirming spaces for Black and Brown women and other high-functioning adults who are ready to release survival mode and begin healing. In our work together, you’ll learn that rest is your birthright, not a luxury.

If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone and being the "strong" one, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.