Michelle Simon , MN Psychologist LP3155

Michelle Simon is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota (MN Psychologist LP3155) with 33 years of professional experience. She has expanded her practice in recent years to include Christian-based therapy, added two years ago in response to growing community need.

She has worked with clients of all ages on relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and a range of parenting challenges, including divorce with children and the adjustments of new parenthood. Michelle frequently supports clients addressing self-esteem and confidence concerns and typically applies a cognitive-behavioral approach to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Her background also includes familiarity with the Family Court System and an awareness of alternative health and medicinal approaches that may be relevant to a client's overall care. Michelle emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate treatment and adapts conversation and treatment plans to the specific circumstances of each person she works with.

She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and frames that first step as one toward improved well-being, tailoring support so it aligns with each client's goals and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Simon draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own values and goals; this approach can be especially helpful for relationship issues, life transitions, and finding personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or low mood and teaching practical strategies to change those patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and building self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape the treatment plan and the techniques used in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. Sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support can be provided via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapy from home or wherever a client feels most comfortable, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful progress.