Taylor Simon (she/they)

APCC/AMFT
Accepting Clients

I love helping those born in toxic family systems or with CPTSD connect with their authentic self and reclaim a life that was once a dream!

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CA
Supervised by CK Blackmore, PhD - MFT Lic.# 85721

About My Clients

You have the map, I'll hold the flashlight - together we will gain a holistic understanding of how your life experiences have impeded you - so far - from self-actualizing. Clients who resonate with me are often neurdivergent, traumatized, kinky or queer, maybe Jewish individuals who are proficient survivors who aren't sure how to take the next step and thrive. If you were a black sheep, parentified child, or just want to heal your nervous system I'm here for you. You deserve to flourish!

My Background and Approach

As my own trauma recovery unfolded, I became fascinated with the resilience of the human spirit. It’s my unshakeable belief that although traumatic experiences can make you feel inherently flawed and broken beyond repair — the true self has a natural drive toward wholeness. I earned my Master’s degree in integral counseling at the California Institute of Integral Studies(CIIS). Surprisingly, trauma courses are not part of the standard curriculum in many programs. So I intentionally sought them out because I always knew I wanted my practice to focus on therapy to heal childhood trauma and PTSD. I have worked for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) on their study examining the effects of MDMA on PTSD. Shortly after, I began working for UCSF, conducting clinical research. As a result of my education at CIIS and training at UCSF, I’ve become a clinician that holds mysticism in a clinically grounded framework.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in trauma-informed, integral self-actualization guided by an inner healing intelligence. My understanding of my job is to hold space and reflect your process as you follow your own guiding intuition. You've survived so far - let's begin with the wisdom of what you've learned in that process. I am a companion for the grief process for what you've been through and a guide as you build a foundation of with yourself. From there you'll easily access a deeper understanding of who you are and hold a reverential respect for your own preferences, boundaries and needs. This process is the underpinning of how I work. I want every person to know themself with trust and respect to unlock the creative power of your own self-expression. Every person has the potential to live a meaningful life of undefended connectedness with others and safety within themselves. Let's work on finding yours, together!

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 180/session

Info

41577077759 Email Taylor
4257 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

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