Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Austin, TX
Hugh Simmons, LCSW, founded in 1997 by licensed clinical social worker Hugh Simmons, LCSW, provides compassionate mental health therapy rooted in decades of professional expertise. Our practice combines advanced training in Gestalt, Family Systems, and Psychoanalytic theories with a commitment to inclusivity, serving individuals, relationships, and families across diverse backgrounds. With over 30 years of experience in agency-based services, private practice, and community mental health leadership, we specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, and relational challenges.Our approach prioritizes client autonomy, creating a nonjudgmental space for meaningful, lasting change. We maintain active community engagement through volunteer work and partnerships, ensuring accessible care for underserved populations.
Services
Individual Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
LGBTQ+ Support
Divorce Support
Teen Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Substance Use Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- We specialize in serving diverse populations including LGBTQ+ clients
- Flexible payment options and insurance billing assistance available
- Active community involvement through mental health advocacy programs
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide a confidential space for clients to explore personal challenges using evidence-based approaches. With over 30 years of clinical experience, we help clients address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through tailored treatment plans. Sessions emphasize client autonomy and self-discovery in a nonjudgmental environment.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts between partners or family members. Our approach helps clients develop empathy, self-awareness, and healthier relational patterns. We specialize in navigating complex dynamics including LGBTQ+ relationships and post-divorce adjustments.
Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions create supportive communities for shared experiences and collective healing. We offer specialized groups for divorce recovery, LGBTQ+ individuals, and teens facing developmental challenges. Participants gain new perspectives while building meaningful connections in a structured therapeutic environment.
LGBTQ+ Support
Our LGBTQ+ affirming services address unique challenges faced by queer individuals and relationships. We provide culturally competent care for identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship dynamics. The practice maintains ongoing commitment to diversity through community partnerships and continuing education.
Teen Counseling
Specialized teen counseling addresses developmental challenges, anxiety, and family dynamics during critical growth years. We employ age-appropriate therapeutic techniques to help adolescents navigate identity formation, school stress, and social relationships while maintaining family communication.
People
Hugh Simmons
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hugh Simmons, LCSW, has over 30 years of clinical experience, including founding the Brooklyn Psychotherapist Community and serving as Director of Child and Family Services at Integral Care. He specializes in multiple therapeutic modalities and maintains active community involvement through mental health advocacy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate Gestalt, Family Systems, Psychoanalytic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with United Health, Aetna, Oscar, Optum, and Cigna. We also provide out-of-network reimbursement statements for other plans.
What are your payment options?
We accept credit cards, personal checks, and PayPal payments with flexible fee arrangements available for qualifying clients.
Do you offer group therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer specialized groups including LGBTQ+ support, divorce recovery, and teen counseling with structured therapeutic frameworks.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website or email to discuss your needs and determine the best fit for your therapy journey.
