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Rev. Carolyn Simon

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LPC Michigan

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
Estonian
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About Carolyn

Rev. Carolyn Simon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and emotionally focused approaches to help people address concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Her practice also attends to a broad range of related areas including trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiving stress, workplace struggles, and issues tied to divorce, grief, and forgiveness. Carolyn fosters a compassionate, relaxed, and non-judgmental atmosphere where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings and build practical skills.

She views people as having untapped potential and partners with them to develop strategies that increase confidence, manage difficult emotions, and improve daily functioning. Sessions may incorporate mindfulness, EMDR elements, or hypnotherapy depending on client needs and therapeutic goals.

Clients who prefer to work in Estonian may find a language match, and those seeking flexibility can choose from several session formats. She encourages those ready to take a step toward change to connect and begin a collaborative process aimed at personal growth and greater well-being.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Carolyn commonly integrates cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered work into her online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress, and it can help with issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD-related coping, and workplace stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a non-judgmental stance to help clients explore feelings and build self-directed insight and resilience.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context with each client to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs. Sessions may draw from emotionally focused techniques or other modalities as the partnership evolves to address relationships, trauma-related symptoms, or self-esteem work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for differing schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life gets busy, support ongoing skills practice between sessions, and allow clients to access therapy from their Michigan location or wherever they are able to participate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, and many other related areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies and emotionally focused techniques to create a compassionate, relaxed, and collaborative environment tailored to individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with diverse concerns and clinical methods.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan, with licence number MI LPC 6401012669.
Can I see a therapist in a language other than English?
She speaks Estonian, which may be helpful for Estonian-speaking clients seeking to engage in therapy in that language.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

Estonian