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Simeon Washington(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Illinois
Anxiety - Depression-Men's issues-Race & cultural identity-Sports psychology-Racism, oppression, and discrimination-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Mr. Washington believes therapy should be an affirming space where we can explore our lived

experiences and how we relate to the world around us. He believes you are the expert on

your life. You possess deep knowledge of your identity, values, strengths, challenges,

and how they interact as you move through life. By cultivating honest dialogue, mindful

reflection, and self-compassion, we can develop tools to help you navigate life’s

obstacles in a way that is authentic to you.

Simeon's clinical experience primarily focuses on addressing anxiety, depression, stress

management, identity exploration, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. He

engages all clients with a culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and person-centered

approach. As a Black man, he is passionate about supporting individuals from

marginalized communities who navigate systemically oppressive structures that

disproportionately impact their mental health. Additionally, he has a specialized interest

in serving those working in high-intensity settings who seek to optimize their

performance while managing stress and creating work-life balance.

His professional experience in management consulting and clinical training in college athletics provide a

unique perspective that helps him connect with clients navigating similar situations.


Message to clients

Our lived experience is a complex web – one that can easily get tangled up. Your web is

intricate and unique, but you don’t have to face the challenge alone. If something here

resonates with you and you are interested in working with me, I encourage you to reach

out to discuss whether I would be the right fit for you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Center Focused Therapy, Staff Therapist, 2024 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago, Athletics Department, G.R.I.T. Team Clinical Intern, 2023 - 2024
Gads Hill Center, Clinical Intern, 2022 - 2023

University of Illinois at Chicago, MSW, 2024
University of Illinois at Chicago, Integrated Behavioral Health Care Certificate, 2024
Indiana University at Bloomington, BA, Business Economics, 2016

Licensure

Illinois: 150.114133

Supervisor: Corina Morgan(Psy.D 071010306)


Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Men's issues - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Sports psychology - Navigating mental roadblocks to physical goals; optimizing personal and team performances

Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Northwestern University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$155 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$43 - $155