- CBT
- ACT
- Emotion-focused work
About Simone
Simone Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with six years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, life changes and young adult issues. She also supports clients dealing with trauma, addiction, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, and self-esteem struggles.
Simone prefers a practical, person-centered approach. Sessions focus on clear goals, real-life strategies, and honest conversation. She combines methods from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
In a typical session Simone helps people sort priorities and make small changes that fit day-to-day life. She uses skill practice, reflective listening, and step-by-step plans rather than jargon. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current relationships and choices.
Her background includes school counseling and private practice work across a variety of concerns. That mix informs a flexible style that balances problem-solving with attention to emotions. Simone aims to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer self-direction.
Simone works with adults navigating transitions such as leaving home, starting new jobs, returning to study, and parenting early on. She encourages direct discussion about prejudice and identity when those issues affect mood or relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small committed steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which fits problems like low mood, anxiety, and career-related stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in relationships and supports people to express needs and respond differently in key interactions.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Simone will talk through options and try methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, keep short check-ins during work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow sessions when relocating or between jobs. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques to work in remote sessions so that exercises, role work, and behavioral experiments still fit everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and parenting concerns, career challenges, addictions, trauma, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on goals, skill practice, and clearer decision-making rather than labels.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience, including school counseling and private practice work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) registered in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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