What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.96
Average wait time
4.91
Bedside manner
5.00
“Carolyn is kind and professional. She is patient, empathetic, asks good questions, and is encouraging. She is also flexible with scheduling. I look forward to more appointments with her in the future. ”
Kristen S.September 5, 2025Video visit
“Carolyn is truly a sweetheart! I just had my first appointment with her today and she was a great listener along with supportive. I can’t wait to keep working with her! If you need a psychotherapist, I HIGHLY recommend Carolyn!!!”
Sofia M.More than 1 year agoVideo visit
About Carolyn Simon
Focus areas
Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Life Transition
Self Esteem Issues
Women's Issues Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Strength-Based Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Compassion Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Carolyn Simon
Carolyn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) providing therapy to adults in-person and virtually, focusing on anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, self-esteem struggles, disordered eating/body image, life transitions, grief, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, and more.
With an empathetic and compassionate stance, Carolyn utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to foster personal growth and build motivation and progress toward desired goals.
Carolyn employs a holistic and integrative approach that highlights each client’s strengths. She creates a safe, warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic environment, which is essential for developing meaningful insights and change. By meeting clients where they are on their unique journey, she welcomes the opportunity to help clients develop tools and strategies to live a more fulfilling life.
Carolyn received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling from Indiana University and has been active in the mental health field for over ten years.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I am an open-minded therapist who enjoys using empathy, humor, and positivity/strengths. I ask open-ended and exploratory questions to make clients think and will challenge clients in a compassionate and supportive manner. I enjoy building an authentic and collaborative partnership with my clients with constant respect, feedback, and open communication.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I offer a 10-minute free consultation for clients to see if we are a good fit prior to booking an intake appointment. If we decide to move forward, an intake session consists of getting a full background of the client with a focus on concrete and tangible goals and objectives to guide our future sessions. We will then move into exploring areas of importance as we move towards goals and collaborate together.
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Carolyn Simon, MS, LCPC has 50+ in-network plans.
Office location
Carolyn Simon, MS, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- National Louis University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1104556281
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.91
Bedside manner
5.00
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Carolyn was so nice! She was wonderful to talk with and asked great questions. Definitely book an appointment with her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Very easy to talk to, right on time, the office was organized, no drama, did not cancel on me etc.
August 22, 2023Sarah R.Verified patientVideo visit
had my first session today , a great listener, easy to talk too, friendly , attention to detail.
September 28, 2023Anthony R.Verified patientVideo visit
Carolyn is kind and professional. She is patient, empathetic, asks good questions, and is encouraging. She is also flexible with scheduling. I look forward to more appointments with her in the future.
September 5, 2025Kristen S.Verified patientVideo visit
Carolyn is truly a sweetheart! I just had my first appointment with her today and she was a great listener along with supportive. I can’t wait to keep working with her! If you need a psychotherapist, I HIGHLY recommend Carolyn!!!
More than 1 year agoSofia M.Verified patientVideo visit
I’ve had a couple sessions with Carolyn at this point and have really enjoyed them. She asks very thoughtful questions and it really feels like she partners with you to help get you to a better place. I look forward to continuing to work with her.
June 5, 2024Caitlin M.Verified patientVideo visit
Carolyn is wonderful! She is warm, welcoming, and invites great conversations. She offers valuable insight and has a very gentle approach with what can be very difficult conversations. A good therapist is hard to come by, but she is great!!
March 8, 2024Eleni P.Verified patientVideo visit
A very pleasant first experience. She’s incredibly easy to talk to and asked lots of questions to learn more about me which I appreciated! Excited for my next appointment
February 3, 2023Natale B.Verified patientVideo visit
My therapist feels like I am talking to a friend and was able to reassure me that I was in the right place. I was comfortable and was taken right on time. Looking forward to more.
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I highly recommend her. She's really knowledgeable when it comes to life transitions and body image issues and offers very helpful and practical skills to help with anxiety.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Carolyn Simon?
Generally, Carolyn Simon has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Carolyn Simon's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Carolyn Simon accepting new patients?
Carolyn Simon generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Carolyn Simon's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Carolyn Simon accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Carolyn Simon online?
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What practice does Carolyn Simon work with?
Carolyn Simon works with Birchwood Clinic.
Where is Carolyn Simon's office located?
Carolyn Simon has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Carolyn Simon's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Carolyn Simon?
Carolyn Simon frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Carolyn Simon on their profile.
What languages does Carolyn Simon speak?
Carolyn Simon speaks English.
How do patients rate Carolyn Simon in reviews?
26 patients have reviewed Carolyn Simon. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.91/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.