Hello, my name is Lindsay Simon and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand that one of the most important aspects of therapeutic success is the quality of the client-therapist relationship. Therefore I think it is beneficial for you to know a little more about me to see if we would be a good fit.
I moved to Lake Tahoe in 2002 after graduating college to take a "year off" before medical school. I was grateful to have the opportunity to pursue my passion for skiing and outdoor activities. After four years of playing in the mountains, I moved to San Diego to start my journey towards fulfilling the dream of a career in the healing arts. I feel extremely privileged and grateful to have a career that allows me to help others while at the same time continuously growing on an individual, interpersonal, and occupational level.
In 2012, I followed my heart back to Lake Tahoe where I joined the private practice, A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc. in South Lake Tahoe, and also opened my own private practice in Olympic Valley at the base of Squaw Valley Ski Resort.
In September, 2014 I became the owner and Clinical Director at A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc.
I moved to Lake Tahoe in 2002 after graduating college to take a "year off" before medical school. I was grateful to have the opportunity to pursue my passion for skiing and outdoor activities. After four years of playing in the mountains, I moved to San Diego to start my journey towards fulfilling the dream of a career in the healing arts. I feel extremely privileged and grateful to have a career that allows me to help others while at the same time continuously growing on an individual, interpersonal, and occupational level.
In 2012, I followed my heart back to Lake Tahoe where I joined the private practice, A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc. in South Lake Tahoe, and also opened my own private practice in Olympic Valley at the base of Squaw Valley Ski Resort.
In September, 2014 I became the owner and Clinical Director at A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc.
Training/experience:
I completed my training and internship at UCSD Family Medicine in San Diego, CA in a collaborative care program. I worked collaboratively with patients' physicians and psychiatrists to assist in providing comprehensive healthcare. I worked at UCSD Family Medicine with patients who had been looking for help from their Primary Care Physician and were then referred to me for psychotherapy, crisis management, and support.
I am blessed that during my training years my supervisors consisted of a Primary Care Physician, two Psychiatrists, a Clinical Psychologist, and multiple LMFTs. I was side by side in learning with the medical students. My training from such a qualified and diverse group of clinicians makes me a highly skilled therapist who understands the importance of using evidence-based practices to insure quality care and better outcomes.
During my time at UCSD Family Medicine I was trained extensively in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I also helped pilot a 6-C Stress Management Group for patients with chronic health conditions.
After four years at UCSD Family Medicine I moved on to the private practice of PsyCare, Inc. which also used a collaborative approach, combining psychiatric care and psychotherapy in the same location.
I currently work at A Balanced Life in South Lake Tahoe providing individual, couples, and family counseling. I am the Clinical Director and Supervisor and assist in training and supervising our Associate MFTs.
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy
In 2019, I completed Level 2 training for the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I am extremely excited to be implementing such an evidence-based therapy practice to help couples heal and strengthen. The Gottman Method is based on 40 years of research and has an 80% effectiveness rate. To give you perspective of how high that is, research shows that most other couples therapy is typically 15-50% effective! Imagine if you went to your doctor and they said you only had a 15-50% chance of recovery! But now couples have a much better chance at healing and long term success.
Therapeutic Style:
I am honest, direct, and non-judgmental. I listen to my clients to hear what they need help with, and use my training to assist in identifying treatment goals and interventions to reach these goals. I am trained and specialized in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat panic disorder, depression, anxiety and OCD (I use ERP- Exposure and Response Prevention, a specific form of CBT, for OCD). I incorporate mindfulness into my work and interventions from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy. I have completed my Level 2 training in The Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I work best with clients who are ready to do the work and begin their journey to get unstuck and start thriving.
I completed my training and internship at UCSD Family Medicine in San Diego, CA in a collaborative care program. I worked collaboratively with patients' physicians and psychiatrists to assist in providing comprehensive healthcare. I worked at UCSD Family Medicine with patients who had been looking for help from their Primary Care Physician and were then referred to me for psychotherapy, crisis management, and support.
I am blessed that during my training years my supervisors consisted of a Primary Care Physician, two Psychiatrists, a Clinical Psychologist, and multiple LMFTs. I was side by side in learning with the medical students. My training from such a qualified and diverse group of clinicians makes me a highly skilled therapist who understands the importance of using evidence-based practices to insure quality care and better outcomes.
During my time at UCSD Family Medicine I was trained extensively in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I also helped pilot a 6-C Stress Management Group for patients with chronic health conditions.
After four years at UCSD Family Medicine I moved on to the private practice of PsyCare, Inc. which also used a collaborative approach, combining psychiatric care and psychotherapy in the same location.
I currently work at A Balanced Life in South Lake Tahoe providing individual, couples, and family counseling. I am the Clinical Director and Supervisor and assist in training and supervising our Associate MFTs.
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy
In 2019, I completed Level 2 training for the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I am extremely excited to be implementing such an evidence-based therapy practice to help couples heal and strengthen. The Gottman Method is based on 40 years of research and has an 80% effectiveness rate. To give you perspective of how high that is, research shows that most other couples therapy is typically 15-50% effective! Imagine if you went to your doctor and they said you only had a 15-50% chance of recovery! But now couples have a much better chance at healing and long term success.
Therapeutic Style:
I am honest, direct, and non-judgmental. I listen to my clients to hear what they need help with, and use my training to assist in identifying treatment goals and interventions to reach these goals. I am trained and specialized in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat panic disorder, depression, anxiety and OCD (I use ERP- Exposure and Response Prevention, a specific form of CBT, for OCD). I incorporate mindfulness into my work and interventions from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy. I have completed my Level 2 training in The Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I work best with clients who are ready to do the work and begin their journey to get unstuck and start thriving.
On a personal note:
I grew up in a small New England town spending my winters skiing in Vermont. During my childhood I fell in love with skiing and the outdoors and that has influenced a large part of who I am today. I believe that having a strong connection with nature, family, and friends is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. I consistently work on finding a balance in my own life as I help my clients on finding what that balance looks like in theirs.
I grew up in a small New England town spending my winters skiing in Vermont. During my childhood I fell in love with skiing and the outdoors and that has influenced a large part of who I am today. I believe that having a strong connection with nature, family, and friends is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. I consistently work on finding a balance in my own life as I help my clients on finding what that balance looks like in theirs.
Lindsay Simon, MA, LMFT (#51979)
www.abalancedlifetahoe.com
A Balanced Life, Inc
2100 Eloise Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1748
www.abalancedlifetahoe.com
A Balanced Life, Inc
2100 Eloise Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1748