- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Rutanya
Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. She is based in Texas and works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship problems, and family issues. She also lists family of origin issues, attachment concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes among her areas of focus.
Simon spent three years working inside the court system, helping people navigate recovery and the practical impacts of major life changes. For the past five years she has worked with families to improve day-to-day functioning despite difficult circumstances. That mix of court-based experience and family work informs how she approaches conversations in sessions.
Her style is conversational and solution-focused. She looks at behaviors that get in the way of desired outcomes and works with clients to develop more helpful habits. She encourages people to use prosocial activities as alternatives to unhelpful patterns.
Sessions are collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps keep focus on the goals they want to reach. This includes addressing issues such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, and blended family concerns.
Simon uses several well-known therapeutic approaches to guide sessions, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. Her practice emphasizes practical steps and clear, achievable goals when managing stress, cravings, mood swings, or family-of-origin patterns.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals. It helps with self-esteem, decision making, and working through family-of-origin patterns by keeping the client's perspective central.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention skills. It supports managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving focus during stressful times.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as goals change and progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commutes, or use a quiet break at work for a focused check-in. Phone sessions may be helpful when bandwidth or being on camera is a concern, while video can allow more visual connection during conversations.
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Therapeutic approaches
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 depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship problems, and family-related issues including family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is conversational and solution-focused. She emphasizes behavior change and practical steps to reach client goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including three years working within 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 listed with licensure in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are session formats handled?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered.
How are costs and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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