- Trauma informed
- Solution focused
- 15 years experience
About Simone
She has about 15 years of experience in social work and mental health. Simone earned an Associate of Arts in Business at LBCC, then a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences and a Certificate in Women and Gender Studies from Indiana University. She also completed a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health at Indiana University.
In sessions she focuses on clear, doable steps rather than long lectures. Her work often uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills. She helps people address trauma, depression, panic, and compassion fatigue in everyday terms.
Simone also supports those facing aging and geriatric issues, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, immigration stress, financial worries, and concerns related to prejudice or discrimination. Narcissism and post-traumatic stress are among the issues she lists as focus areas.
She aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard topics and try new ways of coping. Simone describes herself as down-to-earth and easy to talk with, and she encourages people to take the step of reaching out when they are ready.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How these therapy approaches work online
Simone uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and panic by focusing on concrete skills and experiments. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to explore readiness for change and boost motivation when someone feels stuck. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical goals and quick strategies to build momentum and reduce daily stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Simone will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone or video sessions may help accommodate different rhythms of life, lower bandwidth needs, or offer a way to meet when scheduling is tight, but please verify which formats this therapist offers.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Simone commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder.
What is Simone's therapy style like?
She uses practical, straightforward methods and focuses on small, doable steps. Sessions draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
Simone has about 15 years of professional experience in social work and mental health practice.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Simone?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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