Simone Writer

AMFT
Accepting Clients

Crushing it at work, crashing in love? I help high-achievers & couples break toxic cycles and actually enjoy their relationships.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CA
Supervised by Janine Darwin, MFC46778

About My Clients

You’re smart, successful, and somehow stuck in the same messy relationship patterns. Maybe you’re a high-achiever who keeps attracting emotionally unavailable partners. Or you’re in a relationship that swings between passion and power struggles. Whether you're navigating love solo or with a partner, you’re ready for real change—not just quick fixes. I work with driven, emotionally complex people who want deep, lasting transformation in their relationships.

How I Can Help You

Therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes or forcing you to “just communicate better.” I help high-achievers and couples untangle the unconscious patterns keeping them stuck—because let’s be real, if logic alone could solve your love life, you wouldn’t be here. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and psychodynamic, integrating somatics and experiential parts work. For couples, I create a space where both partners feel heard while we explore power dynamics, intimacy wounds, and why “just try harder” never works. For individuals, I help break cycles of over-functioning, self-doubt, and wondering if love is just a cosmic joke at your expense. If you're ready for something deeper than another “communication hack,” let’s work together.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

Yes, I might say “tell me more” occasionally—but I won’t just sit there nodding while you spiral in the same patterns. I help high-achievers and emotionally complex people actually understand why they keep hitting the same walls in love—and how to change that. I bring 15+ years of experience helping high-achievers and emotionally complex people navigate relationships. My approach is trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and deeply relational—because lasting change happens when we get to the root, not just the symptoms. I’ve worked with thousands of people, from corporate execs to creatives to couples tangled in power struggles. If you’re looking for therapy that’s insightful, direct, and maybe even a little bit fun (yes, even therapy can be fun!), let’s talk.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Português
  • Rate: $225 - 325/session

Info

415.409.9359 Email Simone
1781 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

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