Michelle Simon, MN Psychologist LP3155

Michelle Simon is a Minnesota licensed psychologist with 33 years of professional experience who offers therapy grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She holds the credential MN Psychologist LP3155 - a Minnesota psychologist license listed as LP3155 - and has expanded her practice to include Christian based therapy in response to growing community needs over the past two years.

Throughout her career she has supported clients across the lifespan with relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges including divorce and new parenting struggles, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. She frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people address anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and life transitions. Her work also covers career and purpose questions, coping with midlife changes, and a range of family and communication problems.

Her experience includes knowledge of the Family Court System and familiarity with alternative health and medicinal approaches, which she integrates as appropriate into collaborative care. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and preferences. Michelle affirms that taking the first step to begin therapy takes courage and frames that step as movement toward healthier ways of coping and relating.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Therapy

Michelle Simon draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s priorities and experience guide the conversation. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, and is well suited for relationship concerns, family issues, and navigating life transitions.

She also commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and structured and can be effective for managing anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and building problem-solving skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere and allow therapy to fit more readily into daily life while supporting consistent engagement.