About Mickey Simon
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Childhood Trauma
Gender Affirming Counseling
Couples Therapy
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Existential
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Mickey Simon
You feel different from others and can’t help but feel shame about it. Life feels out of control, your emotions seem too big, and you feel unfulfilled. You have tried almost everything you can think of to improve yourself and your life, but you still feel like you can’t make the changes necessary to feel better, calmer, and more connected. It can be really hard to ask for help, but you’ve tried to figure it out on your own and now it might be time to reach out.
Whether or not you believe it right now, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and accepted just the way you are. I would love to provide that space for you. You don’t have to do this work alone anymore. You can find fulfillment, community, and happiness.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I specialize in working with folks who have experienced sexual or relational trauma, struggle in their relationships, or struggle with finding meaning and fulfillment in life. My clients often feel a lot of shame, anger, and anxiety. They often feel like they don’t really know themselves or enjoy being alone with themselves. I really enjoy helping them to feel more self-compassion, reduce anxiety, and find a greater sense of identity, purpose, and connection. I am especially passionate about supporting queer, non-monogamous, and marginalized clients. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are motivated to improve their lives, relationships, and psychological health.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My therapeutic approach is grounded in existential psychotherapy and draws on other psychodynamic psychotherapies and liberation psychologies. I conceptualize psychological struggles as rooted in the fundamental fears all human beings face- meaninglessness, isolation, freedom, and mortality- as well as the psychological defenses we employ to protect ourselves from those most fundamental fears. I believe that many of the problems we face are out of our control and based on the lack of equality perpetuated by our racist, classist, ableist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic society. I attempt to help clients face those forces with greater resilience and self-compassion, and find space in their lives to curate happiness and pleasure.
I firmly believe that therapy is most effective when the client(s) and clinician bring their fully authentic self to the therapeutic relationship. The client cannot be open, honest, and work hard in therapy if the clinician does not do the same. I know that clients want to be their best selves and can always achieve that goal, provided the right environment and circumstances. To facilitate this growth, healing, and development, I provide counseling that is empathic, nonjudgmental, supportive, and challenging. In our work together, you will also notice that I frequently solicit feedback, as my goal is to make sure I am always improving and meeting client expectations. Finally, I am committed to liberation and decolonization in my personal and professional life. As such, there are no topics off limits or that I won’t be able to hold with you.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Office location
Mickey Simon, MA also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Roosevelt University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1457191983
How soon can I make an appointment with Mickey Simon?
Generally, Mickey Simon has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Mickey Simon's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Mickey Simon accepting new patients?
Mickey Simon generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Mickey Simon's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Mickey Simon online?
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What practice does Mickey Simon work with?
Mickey Simon works with Practical Audacity.
Where is Mickey Simon's office located?
Mickey Simon has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Mickey Simon's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Mickey Simon?
Mickey Simon frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Mickey Simon on their profile.
What languages does Mickey Simon speak?
Mickey Simon speaks English.