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Cathy Simmons

LMFT · California · Online sessions

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About Cathy Simmons

I am licensed in California with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Cathy Simmons is serving from:

California

Years in practice

24 years

NPI number

  • 1326242074

License Details

CA LMFT 37944

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