- Solution focused
- Nonjudgmental support
- Behavior change
About Rutanya
Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices in Texas and works with people facing common life struggles like depression, anxiety, addiction, and stress. Her approach is conversational and down-to-earth, aiming to make therapy feel manageable and clear for busy people.
She has experience helping people navigate big life changes and recovery steps from substance use. Rutanya spent time working within the court system, which gave her experience with practical recovery planning and supporting people through legal and life transitions. More recently she has focused on helping families increase their quality of life despite difficult circumstances.
Sessions emphasize moving away from behaviors that get in the way of goals. She uses solution-focused techniques to set small, realistic steps and to build more helpful routines. Clients are invited to try prosocial activities that support lasting change rather than only talking about problems.
Rutanya describes her style as nonjudgmental and supportive. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and partners with them to clarify goals and keep focus during therapy. Her background includes work with trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and codependency among other issues.
People who want straightforward, behavior-focused sessions often find this style useful. She draws on cognitive and narrative ideas as needed, and uses mindfulness and motivational strategies to help clients stay on track and build new skills.
How Rutanya Uses Collaborative Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your priorities. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what matters to you, and partners in setting goals that feel realistic and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and helps you try new ways of thinking and acting to get better results. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress.Choosing the right approach is often part of early sessions. Rutanya will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses a collaborative process to adjust techniques over time so sessions stay useful and focused on practical change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a workday or family schedule, and it can make short check-ins and regular appointments simpler to keep. Online sessions often let a person work on behavior change, motivation, and practicing new skills between meetings without rearranging a full day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, Texas, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rutanya help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and solution-focused. She emphasizes practical steps, behavior change, and building routines that support the goals a person identifies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including time working in the court system and several years supporting families through difficult circumstances.
What credentials and region are listed?
Rutanya holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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