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Simone is the owner of Balanced Mental Health, operating online and via phone call. Many of her clients appreciate that Simone is not just a counselor who preaches counseling techniques, but also a person who has been a part of the real world and knows what works and what doesn't. With over 7+ years working in the mental health field, she uses her education and life experience to help coach, teach, and guide people to achieve a more balanced way of living.
Simone works with individuals and couples across the lifespan, with a passion for working with clients facing moments of life transition (going into high school, a move to a new city, new job/relationship or job/relationship loss etc) as this can often stir up some old wounds we didn't know were still there. Simone also has a passion for educating and counseling individuals wishing to explore their desires or sexuality in alternative lifestyle relationships such as polyamory, swinging, ethical-nonmonogamy/open-relationships, and BDSM/KINK. Simone not only has clinical experience, but also working knowledge of the BDSM/KINK, polyamory, and swingers community.
A trauma informed therapist, Simone's approach to counseling is very conversational. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing to assist clients with accepting or tweaking things within their current situation that no longer serve them, or may be causing distress. She works to help her clients understand their physical, emotional, and external responses to stressors and problem solves with her clients to help them to achieve the response they want to have.
Simone's first priority when with a new client is ensuring they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. She is committed to maintaining an inclusive practice and welcomes all people to her door.
Alternative Lifestyle Counseling & Education - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating; exploring topics of sexual needs/wants; education surrounding ethical non-monogamy, swinging, polyamory, BDSM/KINK relationship and the different dynamics; how to navigate and honor boundaries while exploring within the lifestyle
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect, or experiencing continuous traumatic events throughout your lifetime
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
I offer Telehealth and phone call counseling throughout CT
Simone Longoria is not in-network with any insurances.
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Veterans receive a 15% discount.
Appointment cancellations must be done 24 hours before session or a $45 cancellation fee is applied.
Sliding scale fee based on client income and dependents.
Payment options include: zelle, credit/debit card, HSA/FSA cards, paypal, Venmo, and Cashapp.
All telehealth/Phone session fees will be charged or due after services are rendered.
The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
This provider has no upcoming call times available.