Rusty Simon LPCC-S
Rusty’s Heart for Counseling:
My approach is strength-based. I enjoy helping clients discover their strengths and build on them. A lot of people are finding meaning in their faith and their relationship with God. I want to help them integrate this strength into their counseling process. We are all created so differently and can use these strengths to adapt to our environment and find meaning, identity and purpose in life.
Rusty’s Style:
I believe in helping clients renew their mind, which involves exploring maladaptive thoughts and finding more accurate, helpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very helpful with this. I also like the Narrative approach, which helps people re-write their lives and see the problem as the problem (instead of seeing the person as the problem).
I believe one of the benefits of counseling is when clients have a safe place to feel heard and validated. I believe counseling should not be “advice giving.” Rather, what people need is empathy and support as they take on life’s challenges and find tools and skills to achieve their goals.
Specialties:
Anxiety/Depression
Spiritual Trauma
Couples Counseling
Adult ADHD
Special training:
Anxiety/Depression
Trauma in children
PTSD diagnosed
Education
Rusty received his Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Education from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He earned an MDiv and then a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervisor designation.
Experience
Anxiety/Depression
Trauma in children
Complex trauma in adults
Play therapy, Bipolar
PTSD diagnosed
Sexual Trauma
Spiritual Trauma
In-depth Diagnostic Assessments
Dual Diagnosis
Grief & Loss
Parenting
Anger Management
Attachment/Adoption
Couples Counseling
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