- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family court experience
About Michelle
Michelle Simon is a Minnesota Psychologist (MN Psychologist LP3155) with 33 years of practice. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, career questions, depression, and life changes.
She commonly supports people navigating divorce with children, new parenting struggles, and issues around communication and commitment. Her background includes experience with the family court system and awareness of alternative health and medicinal approaches. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Michelle draws on a client-centered stance in conversations. That means sessions focus on the person in front of her and their priorities. She aims to listen first, then work with each person to set practical steps and goals that feel manageable.
Sessions tend to be direct and practical. Michelle helps people talk through relationship patterns, repair communication, and build everyday coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and grief. She also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, and feelings of emptiness.
People who reach out usually want clear next steps rather than abstract theory. Michelle will work with each person to create an approach that fits their situation and commitments. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial session are used to match goals and plan follow-up work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and on a respectful, listening stance. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most, reflects what she hears, and helps set goals together. This approach is useful for sorting relationship concerns, parenting questions, and feelings like emptiness or guilt.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in behavior. Sessions often include specific exercises, simple homework, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, manage stress, or address low mood. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion guides whether sessions lean more toward listening and exploration or toward concrete skill-building and CBT exercises.
The original biography does not list which online formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or caregiving. They also allow shorter check-in visits or sessions without video when someone prefers less screen time.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach, listening to the person's priorities and then adding practical steps. She also frequently applies cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota Psychologist listed as MN Psychologist LP3155 and works from Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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