Therapy Session in Texas

I’m Danette “Dani” Simmons, M.S., LMFT — a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping children, teens, and their families navigate big feelings, difficult transitions, and challenging life experiences. I have over twenty years experience working with youth and families. I create a safe, supportive space where young people can explore their emotions, build confidence, and learn skills that strengthen their resilience. My approach is gentle, collaborative, intergrative, and rooted in evidence-based practices such as Person- Centered, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, TF-CBT, IFS, and Narrative Therapy. I work closely with parents and caregivers, offering guidance that helps the whole family communicate more openly and feel more connected. Whether a child is struggling with anxiety, behavior concerns, trauma, identity questions, school stress, or family changes, my goal is to help them feel understood and empowered — and to help families grow stronger together. I support young people and families in finding hope, healing, and a healthier way forward.

I am a trauma-informed mental health counselor with extensive training and a deep passion for supporting children, adolescents, and their families through life’s challenges. Over the course of my internships, I spent roughly two-thirds of my clinical hours working directly with kids, helping them navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, school and social challenges, and the impact of trauma. I also partner with parents to strengthen connection, build safety at home, and understand behaviors through developmental and attachment-informed lenses like the owl, watchdog, and possum frameworks. My approach blends evidence-based practices with creative, developmentally tailored strategies, so that therapy feels both meaningful and accessible for children and their caregivers. I believe in creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where young clients feel safe to express themselves, explore emotions, and learn skills that support resilience and growth. Parents are essential collaborators in this work, and I strive to empower them with tools and insight that extend healing beyond the therapy session. At Emora, I’m dedicated to helping families thrive virtually through empathetic care, clear communication, and strategies that support emotional well-being at every age and stage.

Holistic Practice Caring Heart is an inclusive counseling practice that fosters a neutral empathetic space to listen to your concerns. We focus on a "whole body" approach to healing the body-mind connection. Treatment Focus Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths through counseling. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Patient Promise We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Stephanie draws on her lived experience to help individuals navigate substance misuse and mental health challenges. A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she blends REBT, IFS, and EMDR in a compassionate, person-centered approach.