Rutanya Simon , LICSW, LCSW

Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. She draws on experience in courts and community settings to help people facing anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. Her style is conversational and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical steps people can take between sessions.

She spent several years working with the court system, supporting people navigating recovery and legal-related life shifts. More recently she has centered work on improving family dynamics and day-to-day functioning despite difficult circumstances. That mix of settings gives her a down-to-earth perspective on problem solving.

Rutanya uses approaches that keep sessions focused and goal-oriented. She pays attention to behaviors that get in the way of progress and helps clients replace them with prosocial habits. Sessions are collaborative - the client is treated as the expert on their life while the clinician offers guidance and accountability.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, and substance use issues. She also works with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression, and supports clients with ADHD and self-esteem challenges.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations that move toward small, concrete changes. Rutanya combines elements of client-centered care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational methods to meet practical goals. She provides services from Texas and offers sessions in English to a diverse, international client base.

Approaches for change you can use online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps people clarify what matters to them, which is useful for relationship concerns, life changes, and self-esteem work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It involves practical exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic behaviors.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple skills to notice thoughts and emotions without getting swept away by them. This can help with stress management, impulse control, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will partner with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration allows the plan to change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy offers several convenient ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking homework, or getting support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum on goals.