Rev. Carolyn Simon, LPC
Narrative-minded counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Rev. Carolyn Simon |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | Estonian |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Carolyn
Rev. Carolyn Simon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She centers conversations on the story a person brings and helps them find clearer ways to move forward.
Her approach feels calm and straightforward so people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationships, ADHD, and low self-esteem without feeling judged. She uses Narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from difficult problems and re-author life chapters.
Background and approach
Carolyn also draws on client-centered skills to listen closely and on cognitive behavioral techniques to break unhelpful thinking patterns into small, manageable steps. Sessions often mix talking, practical strategies, and gentle reflection tailored to each person’s pace. Her style is compassionate and relaxed.
She aims to create a cooperative space where clients set goals and try new skills between meetings. Practical topics she assists with include sleep troubles, anger, workplace strain, parenting stress, and navigating life changes like divorce or caregiving challenges. Carolyn also has experience with trauma-related concerns and uses approaches that may include memory processing tools when appropriate.
She supports people dealing with grief, guilt, forgiveness issues, and intimacy-related worries. She can discuss smoking or vaping cessation and work through panic attacks or phobias with step-by-step plans. Sessions are offered in English, with Estonian available.
People who want to begin would follow the site process to match and schedule with her. Carolyn emphasizes steady progress, not quick fixes, and partners with each person to build lasting skills.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Carolyn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carolyn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carolyn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Carolyn combines Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people see the stories they tell about themselves and then create alternative, more helpful narratives. This can be useful for relationship strain, identity questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s pace, creating a space where a person can name goals and try solutions that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, panic, or depressive patterns. Together these approaches let sessions mix reflection and concrete skill-building.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carolyn will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and suggest a blend of methods. The selection of techniques happens collaboratively and can shift as goals evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth sessions and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options offer flexibility so people can fit therapy into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Carolyn address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include sleep problems, parenting stress, workplace issues, trauma and abuse, and smoking or vaping cessation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate, relaxed, and collaborative. She uses Narrative ideas, client-centered listening, and practical CBT techniques to help people reframe problems and try new skills.
What background and experience does she have?
Carolyn has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns. Her approach blends talk therapy with hands-on strategies to address day-to-day difficulties.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Michigan and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, and Carolyn can also work in Estonian.
What formats are available for sessions?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carolyn?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.
Contacting this therapist
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