What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Simon Desmarais-Zalob
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Psychological Trauma
Anger Management
Men's Mental Health Issues
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
JewishLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Simon Desmarais-Zalob
You want to change your feelings, thoughts, or behaviors, but every time you try, it blows up in your face. (Not literally...hopefully.) How do you get unstuck?! The most important factor is the relationship with your therapist. My main focus is teaming up with you - not telling you what to do - in figuring out how to help you create new patterns.
My practice mostly revolves around increasing your awareness of what's happening in your mind and your body - and above all, respecting your experience. My approach focuses on mindfulness, DBT, and post-traumatic growth. This takes work, but with the help of someone you trust, you absolutely can change the structure of your brain!
As much as I may be in the most privileged of demographics (see photo), I've taken a lifetime's worth of feeling inferior and deployed it for good: Being able to empathize with you, the client. I've worked extensively with anger, grief, substance use, LGBTQ+-related issues, insomnia, racial identity, relationship issues, sports performance, etc.
I have an easygoing way of communicating with clients. My communication style definitely doesn't have that solemn, overly serious tone that you might see depicted in movie therapists. Just to forewarn: My sessions can and will include some (very lame) jokes here and there, but that does not mean I don't take your struggle seriously.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fordham University, Master's in Social Work
- McGill University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1013521566
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Overall rating
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What practice does Simon Desmarais-Zalob work with?
Simon Desmarais-Zalob works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Simon Desmarais-Zalob?
Simon Desmarais-Zalob frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Simon Desmarais-Zalob on their profile.
What languages does Simon Desmarais-Zalob speak?
Simon Desmarais-Zalob speaks English.