Jason Simon , LMHC

Jason Simon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Supervisor in Florida, holding the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He earned both his Master of Counseling and Specialist degrees from the University of Florida and has built a diverse clinical background across crisis services, community behavioral healthcare, and residential substance abuse treatment.

His work in settings such as the Alachua County Crisis Center, Meridian Behavioral Health Care, and a residential program called Metamorphosis shaped a clinical perspective that emphasizes the healing power of relationships. Jason prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings, develop new coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

He brings positive energy and a supportive presence to sessions, meeting clients where they are whether they are adolescents or adults later in life. Jason has experience addressing substance abuse and addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and he also focuses on issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose. His approach centers on practical, evidence-based techniques delivered within a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Relational and Skills-Based Care Delivered Online

Jason integrates relational work that emphasizes the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship - this approach focuses on building trust and connection to help people process grief, loneliness, and issues rooted in guilt or shame. He also uses skills-based, evidence-informed techniques that teach practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, depression, and addictive behaviors, helping clients develop tools they can use between sessions. Given his background in residential substance abuse treatment, he brings experience in substance-use focused counseling that addresses patterns, triggers, and relapse prevention.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jason collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to match changing needs and progress.

Online therapy with Jason is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations within Florida. These options allow flexible scheduling and multiple ways to engage with a licensed professional based on what works best for the client.