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Rutanya Simon, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rutanya is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rutanya. View 28 reviews
Great news, Rutanya is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Been working with her for over 2 years now- I trust and confide in her expertise. I will work with her for as long as possible

Reviewed September 2024

Rutanya is such a warm and kind person and I am so blessed to have her as my therapist. She is direct and honest but in a loving way that still makes me feel supported. She's also funny and it's super easy to talk to her.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Rutanya

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LICSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oklahoma. I have provided therapy for a diverse population of clients over the past nine years. I worked within the court system for three years where I was able to aid people in their recovery process while dealing with life changes and any mental health issues. The last five years I have worked with families to provide a better quality of life in spite of mental health or disparaging circumstances. I have experience with depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, addiction and trauma.

I pride myself on being judgement free and providing an atmosphere which is open and safe. My therapeutic approach is conversational, solution-focused and holistic. We will focus on behaviors which are counter productive to desired results and I will aid the you in finding prosocial activities which can promote healthier habits leading to a better life. I will allow you to be the expert of your life while providing support and helping to maintain focus on the goals we determine you would like to meet during the therapeutic relationship.

I look forward to being a part of your journey to becoming your best self!!!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Rutanya Simon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215367651.

  • LCSW · Oklahoma · 5848 · Expires December 2024
  • LCSW · Texas · 110209 · Expires January 2025
  • LICSW · Rhode Island · ISW04100 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Rutanya Simon

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

28 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Helped Helpful Recommend Easy Excellent Understanding Comfortable Confident

Been working with her for over 2 years now- I trust and confide in her expertise. I will work with her for as long as possible

Reviewed September 2024

Rutanya is such a warm and kind person and I am so blessed to have her as my therapist. She is direct and honest but in a loving way that still makes me feel supported. She's also funny and it's super easy to talk to her.

Reviewed August 2024

Rutanya is just simply amazing.

Reviewed July 2024

She is very professional and understanding, with a good heart and gentleness.

Reviewed May 2024

Rutanya really listens during our sessions, and helps me work toward goals that we set together.

Reviewed May 2024

Rutanya has been great. I was really struggling with my communication (or lack there of) with my spouse and she has helped to give me tools and efficient ways to work on our communication with each other that I can feel confident in using. Also feeling a little more patient with my kiddos while working on self confidence. She is a great listener and I truly value her feedback and input/recommendations and slow and steady we’re making progress

Reviewed February 2024

There are not enough words to express my gratitude! She has changed my life for the better, she listens to my concerns and asks thought inducing questions. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!

Reviewed February 2024

Loved discussing things with her!

Reviewed January 2024

Rutanya is incredible at listening and, most importantly, processing what I tell her and applying it to previous conversations or other scenarios that I have brought up. She has solutions but does not come off as pushy or overbearing; it always comes from a thoughtful place.

Reviewed January 2024

Rutanya has been a tremendous help as I have navigated personal life changes and longtime family issues. She has multiple tools to teach and an excellent way of getting yourself out of your head to see the big picture. Very thankful for her guidance during a hard time!

Reviewed January 2024

Awesome person, doesn’t judge. Good humor

Reviewed November 2023

Rutanya is a great listener, is very personable and easy to connect with, and offers excellent recommendations and viewpoints on how to help overcome issues and obstacles. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2023

Rutanya has patiently taken the time to understand my concern and has encouraged me to look at issues that I encounter with a different lens. In doing so, she has offered me tools with which to approach problems more creatively and more profitably than I would on my own.

Reviewed August 2023

She listens. She is not judgy or condescending. She understands I feel ashamed about not being able to help myself and she just guides me.

Reviewed June 2023

Rutanya has been very helpful. She listens, asks me questions that lead to deep thinking, and is a good match for what I’m working on.

Reviewed May 2023

Rutanya is great. She has been extremely helpful with my concerns. She listens to me and presents alternatives to look at my situation in a different way. I feel I benefited from her suggestions and I am more confident because of these changes.

Reviewed May 2023

Rutanya has been very helpful. She asks great questions that help me come to a better understanding of my thought process and has been excellent at both challenging problematic ways of thinking and encouraging me to show grace to myself in the process of working through matters.

Reviewed March 2023

I have been working with Rutanya for quite some time. She has helped me work through processing my emotions, understanding myself and setting boundaries. She makes me feel heard, always gives me something to think about/reflect on. She has giving me book recommendations, which I love & they have helped me tremendously. I appreciate how much she's helped me.

Reviewed March 2023

Rutanya was very kind and supportive. She gave me coping skills and helped me understand my anxiety better.

Reviewed February 2023

Rutanya is a great aid in my healing journey. She doesn't just listen to me, she challenges me to get introspective and reflect on the things that might be blind spots. That's what I call a great professional! Hight recommend!

Reviewed April 2023

Rutanya Simon is great. She allows you time to express yourself and she is actively listening, making sure we tackle one thing at a time. I love that she sets goals and how she responds to you in a timely manner

Reviewed April 2023

Rutanya was with me as I went through one of the most challenging times in my life. What I appreciate the most about Rutanya is her ability to hear me and provide me with actionable goals that I could achieve. I do not connect with therapists who drown me with pity and sympathy; I'm very aware that what I've been through is tough, sad, awful, traumatizing etc. What I looked for in a therapist were direction and action; Rutanya was able to do this while being empathetic/sympathetic in an appropriate way. I highly recommend Rutanya.

Reviewed January 2023

Rutanya is great at listening to what you have to say and providing actionable ways to meet your goals. She really let's you engage the way that is most comfortable for you, and it's so appreciated.

Reviewed January 2023

I am comfortable talking to her.

Reviewed January 2023

Rutanya is great! She always asks the right questions and give me tasks to improve my mental health. She listens and also engages in our our conversation and offers her feedback and solutions. She focuses on what i feel like i want to work on and has the experience to help me with those issues. I enjoy our time and will continue to meet with her.

Reviewed January 2023

I have been only been working with Rutanya for a couple weeks but she really listens to me and has great insights and ideas. I look forward to continuing to work with her!

Reviewed December 2022

Excited to start services with her

Reviewed November 2022

Rutanya is very easy to talk to! :) I find her to be very supportive and the variety of tools she’s suggested to me are helpful— for example I’ve never tried writing down affirmations before, I’ve started doing this and can already see how helpful this tool will become once it’s part of my regular routine. I enjoy our sessions and having that support there when I need it :)

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rutanya Simon offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rutanya Simon works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rutanya Simon speak?

Rutanya Simon speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rutanya Simon have?

Rutanya Simon has 9 years of experience.

Where is Rutanya Simon licensed to practice?

Rutanya Simon is licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Texas, and Rhode Island.

Does Rutanya Simon accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Rutanya Simon accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rutanya Simon offer?

Rutanya Simon offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Rutanya Simon?

Rutanya Simon can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rutanya Simon?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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