About
Shelly Simon, LCSW

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, I have lived and practiced as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the New York area for over twenty five years.  I incorporate a strength based model using a cognitive behavioral framework in a warm and safe environment. I work collaboratively with clients to develop tools and enhance their skills to gain greater insight into their relationships, communication style, patterns, and coping strategies, allowing for positive change. 

 

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. I continued my professional development with postgraduate training in substance abuse prevention through OASAS (New York’s Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services), trainings at the Ackerman Family Institute as well as training and certification in rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), a type of cognitive behavioral therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.   

 

I have extensive experience working with individuals across the life span. I began my career doing research on Motivational Interviewing with professors from Columbia University and then spent many years in a community mental health agency where I provided individual, family and group therapy.  I also provided services in a local Westchester school district including creating and facilitating social skills groups and classroom presentations, developing and leading parenting workshops, and collaboration and consultation with parents, teachers, and administrators on a regular basis.  

 

For almost a decade, I have worked in private practice and continue to see children, adolescents, and adults.  My practice incorporates insight oriented and relational work as well as mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques. 

 

I work with individuals and families who are facing a broad range of challenges including life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity formation, relationship challenges, and parenting struggles.