Rita Simmonds, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for healing, resilience, and meaningful change
- EMDR trained support
- Holistic client centered care
- Faith integrated when desired
About Rita Simmonds
Rita Simmonds is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who supports individuals facing complicated emotional challenges and major life stressors. With a warm, holistic style, she works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem, helping clients make sense of their experiences and build steadier emotional resilience over time. She is EMDR trained, a specialized therapy method often used to help people process distressing or traumatic memories in a structured way.
Rita focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, heal from past experiences, and strengthen coping skills for everyday life. Her work commonly includes themes such as social anxiety, isolation, questions of life purpose, attachment-related struggles, and personal growth. She also pays close attention to the lived experiences of both women and men, including concerns connected to pregnancy, identity, and significant life transitions.
For clients who find faith meaningful, Rita can incorporate a Christian-informed perspective in a way that remains client-led and is never imposed. Across her work, she emphasizes empowerment, self-compassion, healthier communication, and practical strategies that help clients move toward living more authentically and with greater emotional well-being.
Rita focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, heal from past experiences, and strengthen coping skills for everyday life. Her work commonly includes themes such as social anxiety, isolation, questions of life purpose, attachment-related struggles, and personal growth. She also pays close attention to the lived experiences of both women and men, including concerns connected to pregnancy, identity, and significant life transitions.
For clients who find faith meaningful, Rita can incorporate a Christian-informed perspective in a way that remains client-led and is never imposed. Across her work, she emphasizes empowerment, self-compassion, healthier communication, and practical strategies that help clients move toward living more authentically and with greater emotional well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rita Simmonds have?
Rita Simmonds has 5 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Rita Simmonds a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rita Simmonds is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York (NY LMHC 016428).
In which languages does Rita Simmonds provide therapy?
Rita Simmonds provides therapy in English.
Where is Rita Simmonds located?
Rita Simmonds is located in New York.
How can I work with Rita Simmonds as my therapist?
Sessions and support are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients multiple ways to connect based on what feels most comfortable and practical.
Does Rita Simmonds work with international clients?
No. Rita Simmonds does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rita Simmonds cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Online Care Using Proven Therapy Approaches
Rita Simmonds integrates evidence-based methods to help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns in a way that feels steady and supportive.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and explore what matters most. It can be especially helpful for people navigating identity, life transitions, relationship stress, or a general sense of feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing skills that support healthier coping and clearer decision-making. Many people find it useful for stress, worry, low mood, and everyday overwhelm. Rita is also EMDR trained, a structured approach that helps clients process distressing memories and reduce how strongly those experiences show up in the present.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita collaborates with clients to shape therapy around their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting the plan as needs change over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue care during travel within allowed locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable from session to session.