Hi, I'm
Dr. Clayr Simnacher
If you're here, chances are life feels a little heavier than you'd like right now. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, navigating a major life transition, or simply wondering when you'll start feeling like yourself again.
I'm really glad you're here.
I'm Dr. Clayr Simnacher, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), and counseling professor. I'm passionate about helping individuals, women, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, practical tools, and hope.
I believe therapy shouldn't feel intimidating or like you're being analyzed under a microscope. It should feel like a conversation with someone who's in your corner—a place where you can show up exactly as you are: Messy, Exhausted, Hopeful, Uncertain, or all of the above.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, postpartum mental health, parenting struggles, life transitions, or self-worth - or simply trying to keep up with the demands of everyday life- we'll work together to understand what's keeping you stuck and create practical strategies that fit your life—not someone else's version of it.
Women's mental health is especially close to my heart. I know how easy it is to lose yourself while caring for everyone else. If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, miscarriage, motherhood, or another season of change, you deserve a space where someone is caring for you, too. I’ve also completed specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International, allowing me to provide evidence-based care during these uniquely challenging seasons.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. We’ll laugh together, celebrate progress (including the small victories), and work through the hard moments with honesty and grace. I believe you are the expert on your own life—my role is to help you gain new perspectives, build confidence, and develop tools that create lasting change.
When I'm not in the therapy room, you'll probably find me with an iced coffee in hand, spending time with my family, scrapbooking (yes, it's still a thing!), trying a new local restaurant, or secretly hoping someone invites me to the rodeo. (Don't tell anyone—that one's my not-so-secret obsession.)
Taking the first step toward therapy is a big deal, and you don't have to have everything figured out before you reach out.
Because life is a lot.
My Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
- Master in Marriage and Family Counseling
- Master in Theology
- BA in Psychology
My Experience
- 10+ years of counseling experience
- Graduate Counseling Professor
- Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
- Clinical Supervisor for Practicum & Internship Students
Specialized Training
I believe the best therapists never stop learning. That's why I continue to pursue specialized training so I can provide the highest quality, evidence-based care for the individuals, couples, and families I serve.
My advanced training includes:
- EMDR-Trained Therapist – helping clients process trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2) – equipping couples with practical tools to strengthen communication, deepen friendship, and navigate conflict.
- Advanced Training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International – supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional transitions of motherhood.
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator – providing premarital counseling and relationship enrichment to help couples build healthy, lasting marriages.
Every person is unique, which is why I tailor each counseling experience to your goals, drawing from these evidence-based approaches to help you move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Helping people feel like themselves again.