Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Compassionate, practical support for life changes
Details
| Name | Rutanya Simon |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW, LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Oklahoma, Texas, Rhode Island |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Rutanya
Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of practice. She brings practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. Rutanya describes her style as conversational and nonjudgmental, and she centers the person’s experience in each session.
Before focusing on independent practice, she spent three years working inside the court system. That work involved helping people through recovery and adjusting to legal and life transitions.
Background and approach
More recently she spent five years supporting families to improve day-to-day functioning amid difficult circumstances. Sessions are directed by the client’s goals. Rutanya uses solution-focused conversation to pinpoint behaviors that get in the way.
She helps identify small, practical steps and pro-social activities that support healthier routines and clearer decision making. Narrative approaches are part of her work, helping people reframe stories they tell about themselves. She also draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to examine the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
People with concerns such as grief, relationship trouble, parenting strain, low self-esteem, anger, trauma, or issues with substance use will find straightforward tools and steady support. Rutanya encourages clients to see themselves as the experts in their lives while she helps keep the focus on achievable goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Rutanya works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rutanya among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rutanya among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rutanya among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rutanya among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rutanya among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rutanya among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rutanya 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 Rutanya directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online work
Rutanya uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves. This approach can shift meaning around difficult events and open up new ways to move forward. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on attentive listening and supporting clients to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used selectively, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rutanya will listen to your concerns and try different methods when needed, tailoring strategies to your goals and preferences. She treats you as the expert on your life and helps keep work focused on what you want to change.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you meet face-to-face without traveling, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and text-based messaging works well for ongoing reflection between sessions. These options can help fit therapy into work, parenting, or busy schedules while allowing consistent follow-up and skill practice.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Rutanya help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship or family issues. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and client-centered with a strong solution focus. She aims to find practical steps and pro-social activities that support daily change.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including three years working in the court system and five years helping families improve quality of life amid challenging circumstances.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, documented as RI LICSW and TX LCSW, and practices from Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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