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Curley Simpson

LMFT Georgia 12 years of experience

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Curley Simpson
  • Client-centered
  • Goal focused
  • Strengths based

About Curley

Curley Simpson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia. He has over 12 years of professional experience and draws on a long personal history in partnership to support people facing hard moments. He encourages clients to see themselves as authors of their own story and leans on their existing strengths to move forward.

His approach centers on listening first and helping people shape solutions that fit their lives. He uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what matters most to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions.

Simpson brings practical focus to common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, and addictions. Additional attention is given to first responder and veteran issues, infidelity and jealousy, and challenges tied to multicultural concerns and prejudice.

In sessions he stresses collaboration and clear goals. He aims to help people find small, actionable steps they can try between meetings. He views coaching-style feedback and narrative work as ways to reframe unhelpful patterns and build momentum toward change.

Curley speaks English and practices in Georgia as an LMFT. If coping with life changes or another concern on his list feels urgent, he asks prospective clients to use the platform’s Start Therapy flow to begin the matching process.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with attention to each person’s priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting concerns and helping set goals that matter in daily life. This approach is often useful when people feel overwhelmed by change or unsure where to begin.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down distressing thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life transitions.

Emotionally focused work highlights the feelings under conflict and distance. It helps people identify what they need and communicate those needs more clearly in relationships and intimate moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as progress is made and new challenges arise.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps them fit care into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a break, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. A therapist and client will work together to make session length and scheduling practical for everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger management

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Curley help people with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief, and also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening and building on each person’s strengths. He also uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches to create change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 12 years of professional practice as a therapist, combined with many years of personal relationship experience that inform his work with couples and individuals.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Georgia and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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