- Stress and anxiety
- Values-based change
- Practical strategies
About Simone
Simone Blidgen is a licensed clinical social worker who helps men and others navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her tone is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are.
Simone spends time helping clients name what feels off, notice patterns, and try different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps forward. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches shape how she listens and builds trust.
Her work pays attention to life changes and relationship struggles that show up as anxiety, low mood, or difficulty with focus and motivation. Simone supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD challenges, and complex emotions such as abandonment or emptiness. She also addresses practical concerns like career stress, parenting strain, and communication problems.
With ten years of experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Simone draws on a range of approaches rather than one fixed method. Sessions aim to be collaborative and outcome-focused, so clients leave with concrete strategies they can use between meetings.
Her practice centers on culturally responsive care and attention to each person’s background and values. People looking for help with relationships, mood, focus, or coping with life transitions can expect clear guidance and steady support.
How Simone's approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small committed steps toward those values. It can help when life feels stuck or when people want more meaning in daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simone collaborates with each person to test methods and adjust based on goals and preferences. That means trying skills, reviewing what helps, and shifting emphasis if something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems actually happen. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools for remote sessions, focusing on real-life exercises, values-based goal setting, and stepwise behavior changes rather than lengthy explanations.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Simone commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, relationship and trauma issues, ADHD, and related problems such as abandonment and communication difficulties.
How would you describe Simone's therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and direct, combining practical skills with reflective work. She draws on CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment, and client-centered ideas to fit each person.
What sort of experience does she bring?
Simone has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and life transition issues.
Where is Simone licensed and based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Simone?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.