Therapist profile
Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW LCSW - Family and parenting focused
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- Solution focused
- Client centered
- Mindfulness work
About Rutanya
Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices from Texas and lists work with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, self-esteem, parenting, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship issues among her focuses.
She spent three years working within the court system supporting people through recovery and life changes. More recently she has spent five years working with families to improve daily functioning despite difficult circumstances. Her background includes helping with depression, stress, anger management, addiction, and trauma.
Her style is conversational and solution-focused. She watches for behaviors that get in the way of what a person wants. Sessions look at practical changes and prosocial activities that can replace harmful habits.
Rutanya describes her role as supporting clients while treating them as the expert on their own lives. She aims to keep sessions direct and goal-oriented, helping people stay focused on the steps they choose to meet their goals.
She also references holistic ideas in her work, combining practical behavior change with attention to wider life factors. People who want clear, action-minded sessions about parenting stress, family conflict, addiction, or mood concerns may find her approach straightforward and concrete.
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How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client as the expert on their life. It helps with decisions, self-esteem, and sorting through family or relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It helps people change unhelpful habits, manage anxiety or depression, and address behaviors connected to addiction or anger.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple awareness of thoughts and feelings without judgment. It can aid stress management, reduce reactivity, and make it easier to notice choices in parenting or in heated family moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss these methods with clients and decide together which fits best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape the plan for sessions and the practical steps to try between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy into a break at work, reduce travel time, or do a shorter check-in when life is busy. Discussing what works logistically is part of the first scheduling steps so sessions can be arranged to match everyday routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She lists parenting, family problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and solution-focused with client-centered elements and attention to behaviors that interfere with goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including three years in the court system and five years working with families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Texas.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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