I am licensed mental health therapist in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients facing stress and anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental and physical disabilities, with their personal challenges and career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Please note I generally check messages here a few times per day Monday through Thursday and respond as quickly as I can. I do appreciate your patience when it takes a bit longer at times, as I may be tending to other clients or professional/personal responsibilities.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
NY LMHC 002190
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Simona is truly the best, she knows her stuff and is caring and understanding. Great support.
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with Simona for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She very honest and direct tell you exactly what you need to work on all around great therapist.
Written on May 10, 2025 after therapy with Simona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fati
helpful advice
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Simona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
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Written on Mar 19, 2025 after therapy with Simona for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I love Simona! She is such a great listener and tries to help me come up with solutions to make my life load easier on me and I appreciate her guidance and kind words.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Simona for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She is thoughtful, insightful, a good listener, and conveys a sense of genuine compassion.
Written on Dec 22, 2024 after therapy with Simona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd