Claire Simon, LISW

Claire Simon is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who focuses on helping people use practical skills to feel better day to day. She centers her work on evidence-based approaches and on clients' own strengths. Claire aims to set clear, achievable goals and to teach tools clients can use outside sessions.

She uses an integrative, feedback-driven approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions often emphasize building coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood management. Claire also helps people move from harsh self-criticism toward more self-compassion while addressing trauma and challenges connected to relationships.

Her practice includes work with attention and focus concerns such as ADHD, and with issues like obsessive thoughts, panic, and seasonal mood shifts. She also supports people dealing with the effects of sexual assault and other abuse, and those facing military or veteran-related concerns.

Claire brings ten years of experience as a social worker in Ohio to her clinical work. She prioritizes short-term, skill-focused treatment when that fits a person's goals, while remaining ready to adapt plans if longer work is needed. She offers resources and homework to reinforce learning between sessions.

Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability with the clinician.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Claire commonly uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, habits, and daily functioning. One approach teaches people to notice and test unhelpful thoughts, then replace them with more balanced thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another focuses on building concrete daily skills - such as stress management, activity planning, and emotional coping - so people can handle tough moments more easily.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and needs, and will adjust plans based on what helps. Sessions include teaching, practice, and homework to reinforce new habits between meetings.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular meetings, check in during stressful periods, and apply tools learned in therapy to everyday routines.