- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Mindfulness practices
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 in Texas and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges.
Simon spent several years working inside the court system, helping people navigate recovery and major life changes while managing mental health concerns. More recently she has focused on helping families improve daily life despite difficult circumstances and ongoing stressors.
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on behaviors that get in the way of goals and identifies small, concrete steps people can try instead. Expect straightforward feedback and a focus on building prosocial habits that support healthier routines.
Sessions center on the client’s own goals. She uses approaches that encourage people to notice thought patterns, try specific behavior changes, and reflect on the stories they tell about themselves. Motivational techniques are used when people want to change habits related to substance use or other problematic patterns.
People seeking support for anger can expect to talk through triggers, impulse patterns, and relationship effects. The work tends to combine skill practice, reflective discussion, and short-term solution-focused planning to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches you may use in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while they consider change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try approaches and adjust plans based on what produces manageable changes for the client.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific online methods. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy day. Some formats allow shorter check-ins or phone-only visits when camera time or bandwidth is an issue, while others let people use video for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Licensed professionals can use these options to make therapy more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and solution-focused, emphasizing behavior change, skill practice, and reflective discussion.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has nine years of experience, including work in the court system and five years focused on helping families manage difficult circumstances.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds RI LICSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.