Simone Smith, LPC

Simone Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with six years of clinical experience. She has worked in both school settings and private practice, supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, young adult issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. She also offers focused support for postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, self-love work, and women's issues.

Simone brings a warm, genuine style to therapy, meeting people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her approach is integrative - combining cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, acceptance and commitment principles, and elements from emotionally-focused and Gottman models - so that care can be tailored to each person’s needs. She emphasizes empowerment and practical steps, collaborating with clients to build treatment plans that reflect their goals and preferences.

Simone offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she is available to work with clients in New Jersey as well as international clients who seek therapy in English. She is committed to supporting people who are ready to take steps toward greater well-being and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action. It combines mindfulness and values-based work to support coping with anxiety, life transitions, and ongoing stressors.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and genuine presence, offering a supportive environment in which clients can explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. This approach is often helpful for building self-compassion and navigating personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is commonly used for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and can be adapted to address parenting and career challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Simone collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She works with clients to adjust strategies over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or life changes. These options increase accessibility for local and international clients and allow licensed professionals like Simone to provide consistent, ongoing support regardless of location.