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Curley Simpson, LMFT

Supportive LMFT focused on practical change

About Curley

Curley Simpson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia. He brings 12 years of professional experience and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions.

Background and approach

He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions. Curley works from the view that each person knows their story best and already has strengths to build on.

In conversations he listens first, then helps clients try straightforward steps that fit their life. He emphasizes clear goals, steady progress, and practical ways to change daily patterns that cause pain.

His background includes support for people dealing with parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger, career concerns, and self-esteem. He also has experience with first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and multicultural stress tied to prejudice and discrimination.

That range lets him draw on different approaches depending on the problem. In sessions he uses methods like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Those approaches help with things such as shifting unhelpful thoughts, improving emotional connection, strengthening motivation to change, and retelling difficult parts of someone’s life. People who meet with Curley can expect a collaborative tone.

He helps set small, manageable steps and adjusts the plan as needs change. The focus is on making everyday life more workable and helping people move toward relationships and routines that feel better.

Online approaches that focus on connection and change

Curley uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as primary ways to work online. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, helping people feel heard and understood while they decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Curley will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what a person finds useful. The process is collaborative with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs to change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, coaching-style support, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and other commitments while using familiar tools.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Curley address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self esteem, career worries, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Curley uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that highlights clients' strengths and practical steps. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and trying methods that fit daily life.
How long has he practiced?
He has 12 years of professional experience working in therapy settings and brings that background to clinical work in Georgia.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to allow different ways to connect.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.