- Goal oriented
- Nonjudgmental
- Evidence informed
About Rutanya
Rutanya Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience. She practices in Texas and brings practical, conversational therapy to people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and changes in life. Her approach is straightforward and nonjudgmental. Rutanya aims to help clients build healthier habits and clearer direction.
Before moving into private practice, she spent time working inside the court system. That role involved helping people through recovery and navigating major life adjustments. More recently she has focused on supporting families and parents to improve day-to-day life despite difficult circumstances.
Her work concentrates on common struggles such as depression, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, and substance issues. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and questions around identity and LGBT matters. She pays attention to patterns like attachment wounds, codependency, and communication problems.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. Rutanya uses methods drawn from client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. Together with each person she identifies unhelpful behaviors and practical, prosocial activities to try instead.
She asks clients to see themselves as the expert on their life while she offers steady guidance and structure. The focus is on small, manageable changes that lead to better functioning over time.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Rutanya uses client-centered therapy in a way that centers the person's experience and priorities. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping goals that feel relevant to daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is also part of her work and helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and try small experiments to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rutanya will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the focus as progress or challenges appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help maintain momentum between in-person appointments when schedules conflict. Licensed professionals can use conversational and skill-building methods online just as they do face to face, and Rutanya adapts exercises and mindfulness practices to the session format chosen.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rutanya work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. Her focus also includes relationship issues, self-esteem, bipolar and ADHD symptoms.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered with a solution focus. She aims to identify unhelpful behaviors and replace them with more constructive habits.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including three years working in the court system and five years focusing on family-related concerns.
What credentials and regional licensure does she hold?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas. The listing shows RI LICSW and TX LCSW as credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.