Quayla Simms

Hi, I'm Quayla! I’m a licensed counselor based in Ohio, and I help adults who are ready to do meaningful work around healing, growth, and connection. My clinical style is warm, direct, and grounded in mutual respect. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy—every client brings a unique story, and I’m here to help you make sense of yours in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming. I work with people navigating the in-between spaces of life: the moments where things feel uncertain, stuck, or disconnected. That might look like struggling in a relationship, feeling the emotional weight of caregiving or parenting, sitting with unresolved family dynamics, or just trying to hold everything together while quietly burning out. Many of my clients are high-functioning and insightful, but still find themselves repeating old patterns or questioning their sense of self. I believe therapy should be both practical and transformative. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT with deeper relational and existential work to help clients reconnect with themselves and move forward with intention. Whether we’re exploring identity, navigating grief, or rebuilding emotional safety in relationships, I bring presence, perspective, and a sense of partnership into the room.

My therapeutic approach depends on the needs of the current client. For my more concrete thinkers, cognitive-behavioral therapy is typically my go-to, where we explore how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another to break unhealthy cycles. For clients who wish to delve deeper and uncover the root of their issues, I have found existential counseling to be an excellent starting point for making meaning out of our experiences and how we perceive life. However, there are many approaches between those two modalities that I utilize, including but not limited to bibliotherapy, narrative therapy, person-centered therapy, and rational emotive behavioral therapy.

The first session is all about getting to know you—not just what’s hard right now, but also who you are, what matters to you, and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. I’ll ask some guiding questions, but there’s no pressure to have it all figured out. We’ll move at your pace and start building the kind of relationship that helps you feel grounded, seen, and safe to explore what’s next.