
Donald Simmons, MS, LAC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Clifton, CO
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I invite you to a different therapeutic experience where I will meet you where you are at and walk beside you as we make the journey to a healthier, happier you.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Texas and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Colorado I have made the commitment to help others as they face adversity so as to develop a loving and compassionate relationship with themselves. I bring a wealth of experience and specialized training in addictions and mental health to my practice and there is one common theme I have noticed throughout my career, which is our self-talk. We are our own worst enemies, and this wreaks havoc on our self-esteem. I earned my undergraduate degree from Fort Hays State University where I majored in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. Building on this base, I earned my graduate degree, also from Fort Hays State University in Clinical Mental Health.
My therapeutic approach is person centered, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I tailor my counseling to each individual client and will use several interventions in my practice so as to meet your needs. I am well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I also have a background utilizing Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Systems Therapy (TST), and Crisis Intervention. I offer therapeutic support in areas including addictions, relapse prevention, trauma, PTSD, child abuse and neglect, grief, anxiety, depression, and anger management.
By providing a safe and supportive environment, my goal is to provide a holistic and person-centered therapeutic experience where you become empowered to build resilience, achieve personal growth, and become better equipped to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Fort Hays State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Men's Issues
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media