Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW

Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She works from a conversational, nonjudgmental style and aims to help people manage stress and anxiety along with other life challenges. Her approach centers on practical steps and client goals rather than lengthy theory discussions.

Before moving into private practice in Texas, she spent three years working in the court system helping people through recovery and major life transitions. She then spent five years focusing on family concerns and improving day-to-day functioning despite difficult circumstances. That mix of settings shaped a straightforward way of working that values real-world solutions.

Her sessions often look at habits and behaviors that get in the way of what people want. She helps identify small, achievable changes and supports clients as they try new coping skills. She also draws on problem-focused methods to keep sessions goal-oriented and efficient.

Common areas she addresses include addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship strain, and issues around identity such as LGBT concerns. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, ADHD, career stress, and figuring out life changes like separation or blended family challenges.

Rutanya encourages people to take the lead in sessions while she offers guidance and accountability. She emphasizes prosocial activities and healthier routines to build momentum toward chosen goals. Her tone is practical, supportive, and focused on measurable steps toward better daily functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client as the expert on their own life and focuses on empathy, listening, and support to help people identify their goals and next steps. This approach is useful for people who want a partnership in shaping their path forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and homework to change patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or depression, and it can be helpful for managing day-to-day symptoms and building new habits.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills for paying attention to the present moment and noticing physical and mental reactions. These practices can reduce reactivity to stress and help with emotional regulation during difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining approaches, trying different techniques, and checking in regularly about what is helping.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that can reduce travel time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online or in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday life.