My confidence in the strengths, resiliency and wholeness, of each individual, grounds and directs my work, and has for the past thirteen years. I treat the whole person, teaching humanistic and evidence-based tools, that gives the people I serve both theory as well as interventions. I see people as possessing strengths and capacities, and help them derive meaning from their suffering: the enhanced life: Stop being Good. Start coming Alive.
My name is Simone Garrigues, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Community Mental Health and Management and Planning, from The University of California at Berkeley, School of Social Welfare, in 2009. I’ve worked in diverse settings with individuals and families, who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress/life transition/adjustment pain, Bipolar spectrum, trauma/abuse, addictions, loss/grief, spiritual/Existential questioning. And I continue to do my own personal work. I am warm, direct and interactive. I use both instruction and empathy to connect to my clients.
I offer ways toward: repatterning relationship dynamics, and improved intimacy communication . Additionally, I have experience supporting a diversified spectrum of client populations, especially Spanish-bilingual and culturally competent psychotherapy with Latinx populations, since 2002.
An innovative, dedicated clinician, I would be a valuable asset to you! I offer free 20 minute consultations to see - Are we a good fit?
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
CA LCSW LCSW70031
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Simone is amazing. She helps me realize when I am being 'in my head' and allows me to work out my thoughts into a more clear and realistic mindset. Shes the best!
Written on Sep 19, 2019 after therapy with Simone for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Simone is awesome! I feel so warm and supported when I talk to her, and that's honestly one of the best feelings ever.
Written on Aug 15, 2019 after therapy with Simone for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Extremely warm and helpful especially for someone who has no experience in counseling.
Written on Jun 24, 2019 after therapy with Simone for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes