Michelle Simon

Experienced psychologist focusing on relationships and coping

MN Psychologist LP3155 Minnesota

Experience: 33 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Simon is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota with 33 years of professional experience. She brings long-term clinical experience to relationship and family concerns, working with parenting challenges, divorce-related adjustments, and a wide range of emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a collaborative stance as she helps people clarify goals and develop practical strategies. Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside a client-centered orientation, shaping conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation.

She also draws on knowledge of the family court system and alternative health approaches when these areas are relevant to care. Recent additions to her offerings include faith-informed therapy in response to community needs, provided in a way that aligns with the client's values.

She frames the first step toward help as an act of courage and works to make therapy a constructive next move toward clearer coping and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches for Online Relationship and Life Challenges

Michelle uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress; this approach is often applied to relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and coping with life transitions. She also practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals, values, and insights guide the work.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and the clinician collaborates with each person to match strategies to their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape sessions and any tools or homework that may support progress.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. Remote work can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, attend sessions from different locations in Minnesota, and choose communication modes that feel most helpful while working toward clearer coping and improved relationships.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?

She works with relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, self esteem, stress and anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques, emphasizing collaboration, respect, and sensitivity while tailoring plans to each person's needs.

What is her professional background and experience?

Michelle has 33 years of professional work experience and has worked across a broad range of relationship and family issues, including knowledge of the family court system.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is licensed in Minnesota as MN Psychologist LP3155 and practices in that state.

In which languages can I communicate with this therapist?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and lifestyles.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoaching

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English