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Curley Simpson

Therapist · Georgia

Curley Simpson

LMFT

Calm practical therapy for relationships and life

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  • Relationship focus
  • Career concerns
  • Strengths based

About Curley

Curley Simpson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia. He brings 12 years of clinical experience and draws on a long personal partnership to understand relationship dynamics. He offers straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and career-related concerns.

Simpson centers sessions on the person's own story and strengths. He uses practical conversation to help people sort priorities, reduce overwhelm, and rebuild trust after betrayal or loss. Sessions also focus on practical skills for anger, grief, intimacy issues, and parenting challenges.

His approach blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral work and emotionally-focused methods. That mix helps people change unhelpful patterns and improve emotional connection in relationships. He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative techniques when they fit the client’s goals.

Beyond common life stressors, Simpson has experience with first responder and veteran concerns, multicultural issues, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. He frames challenges as problems to be solved together rather than fixed labels.

People who meet him can expect a direct but supportive style. He encourages practical steps and small experiments between sessions. To begin, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment.

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

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

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clarify goals so sessions match what the person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on improving emotional bonding and communication in relationships and can be useful when people want to repair connection or address intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they can adjust techniques over time based on what helps most, rather than committing to one style up front.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep consistent work on skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and the therapist will help plan a format that fits day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Curley help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family conflict, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and career questions.

What is his general therapy style?

He practices a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration while using practical tools from CBT, EFT, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Curley has 12 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a range of life and relationship concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

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 international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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