Therapist profile
Michelle Simon, MN Psychologist LP3155
Minnesota Psychologist - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with MichelleAbout
- CBT for thought patterns
- Client-centered listening
- Family court awareness
About Michelle
Michelle Simon is a Minnesota Psychologist (MN Psychologist LP3155) with 33 years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, grief, and changes such as divorce and new parenting roles.
She describes a practical, talk-focused style that emphasizes clear steps and problem-solving. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thought patterns and try different behaviors. She also draws on person-centered ideas, listening for what matters most to each individual and adjusting the conversation accordingly.
Michelle has experience with issues that intersect with the Family Court System, and she understands how legal processes can affect people’s emotions and routines. She also has familiarity with alternative health and medicinal approaches and how these can fit into a broader plan for coping and recovery.
People who come to her often want help with parenting stress, communication problems, codependency, or midlife questions about purpose and commitment. She works with concerns like fertility, pregnancy and childbirth stress, fatherhood issues, and caregiver strain by addressing both practical steps and emotional work.
Her approach is direct and respectful. Sessions focus on identifying goals, practicing new skills, and tracking small changes over time. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says. It aims to create conversations where the client sets goals and the therapist follows the client’s concerns, useful for relationship and parenting distress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test beliefs and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to family life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the site lists current options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone attend from a quieter space or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage more comfortably.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she help with?
She works with parenting stress, parenting after divorce, new parenting struggles, fatherhood issues, and family problems that affect day-to-day life.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Conversations focus on practical steps and changing unhelpful thought patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience as a Minnesota Psychologist (MN Psychologist LP3155).
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Minnesota and practices under the credential MN Psychologist LP3155.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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