Rutanya Simon
Client-centered LICSW focused on solutions, relationships, and recovery
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About
Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW, brings nine years of clinical social work experience to her practice in Texas. She has supported a diverse range of people through challenges including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. Her areas of focus include family dynamics, parenting, coping with life changes, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation.
Early in her career she worked within the court system for three years, assisting individuals navigating recovery and legal-related life transitions. Over the past five years she has concentrated on family-centered work, collaborating with households to improve functioning and daily quality of life despite difficult circumstances.
Her therapeutic stance is conversational, solution-focused, and holistic. She centers the person as the expert of their own life while highlighting patterns of behavior that can interfere with desired outcomes. She supports clients in identifying prosocial activities and practical skills that promote healthier habits and sustained focus on agreed goals. Her approach aims to balance structure with empathy to help people move toward clearer direction and meaningful change.
Early in her career she worked within the court system for three years, assisting individuals navigating recovery and legal-related life transitions. Over the past five years she has concentrated on family-centered work, collaborating with households to improve functioning and daily quality of life despite difficult circumstances.
Her therapeutic stance is conversational, solution-focused, and holistic. She centers the person as the expert of their own life while highlighting patterns of behavior that can interfere with desired outcomes. She supports clients in identifying prosocial activities and practical skills that promote healthier habits and sustained focus on agreed goals. Her approach aims to balance structure with empathy to help people move toward clearer direction and meaningful change.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: RI LICSW ISW04100, TX LCSW 110209
- NPI Number: 1215367651
- License: LCSW (Oklahoma), LCSW (Texas), LICSW (Rhode Island)
Online Options and Approach
Rutanya integrates client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to shape each online session around a person’s goals. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps identify and reframe thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors. Sessions will typically include practical tools and stepwise plans to test alternatives in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to strengthen internal motivation without judgment. This style supports collaborative decision making and helps people articulate priorities and next steps. When appropriate, she incorporates mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Rutanya offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. She aims to create an interactive, goal-oriented process that fits with each person’s pace and preferred way of working.
What is Rutanya Simon’s clinical experience?
She has nine years of experience providing therapy, including three years working within the court system and five years focused on family work.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
Rutanya holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. License details include RI LICSW ISW04100 and TX LCSW 110209.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she practices in English.
Where is she based?
Her listed location is Texas.
How can people work with her online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be paired and scheduled.