Simone Totoro, LPC, LMHC

Simone Totoro is a licensed counselor with two decades of work in mental health. She holds a Master of Science and practices as an LPC and LMHC. Her approach emphasizes practical steps clients can use to manage stress and anxiety so daily life feels more manageable.

She uses Client-Centered methods to follow what matters most to each person and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build calm and improve sleep. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help people set realistic goals and stay motivated through small changes.

Simone has experience supporting people facing depression, addictions, anger, trauma and family-related problems. She also helps with parenting strains, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and adjusting to major life changes. Her background includes long-term clinical work and ongoing continuing education to stay current with approaches that help people cope and recover.

Clients can expect a straightforward style that focuses on goals and skills. Simone encourages simple, doable steps and tracks progress together. She values collaboration and aims to make sessions feel like a place for clear problem solving and steady support.

Simone works from New Jersey and offers services in English. She accepts international clients and draws on a range of methods to match what a person needs. To begin, she asks people to identify goals and take small steps toward them.

How Simone’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities, creating space to set practical goals and plan next steps. It helps when someone needs a counselor who adapts to their pace and concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, sleep problems and mood concerns because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces brief exercises that calm the body and sharpen focus, which can support better sleep and reduce reactivity to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This often means trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is tracked.

Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help people maintain momentum between sessions and practice new skills in daily life.