Daniel Simmons

Daniel Simmons accepts Capital Blue Cross, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Daniel Simmons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Daniel is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Daniel’s Pennsylvania license number is PC012172, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Daniel Simmons has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Daniel’s education and training include MS - Clinical Counseling and Psychology, Chestnut Hill College. Over that time, Daniel has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Daniel Simmons works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Men's Issues, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, and Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse. These are the areas where Daniel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Daniel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Daniel Simmons draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Daniel’s style is casual, creative, engaging, humorous, and warm. In Daniel’s words: “A core part of my approach is embracing the fundamental humanity of everyone I work with and providing a compassionate, understanding space.”

Daniel Simmons (he/him) offers therapy in English. Daniel identifies as White.

Daniel Simmons offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Daniel is licensed in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Daniel Simmons is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Daniel will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Daniel’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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