Jenny Simon, MC, LPC, PhD
Therapist, Author, Mental Health Educator, Public Speaker
Since 2000, I have been fortunate to help people who have had bad childhoods feel better and silence their inner critic.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This technique has been described as the most cost-effective treatment for trauma.
People who haven't enjoyed traditional talk therapy have found success with EMDR as a way to get freedom from their past.
Working in higher education for 21 years, I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Transformative Learning and Change from the California Institute of Integral Studies. I am the author of an award-winning book called, Do I Need a Therapist? A Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services. I enjoy public speaking at the university, and I have consulted for TV segments and magazine articles about stress.
I have previously served as the College Chair and Clinical Director for an acclaimed CACREP University, where I supervised students for their Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Testimonials
What is EMDR?
Vision
Rethinking Therapy was born in 2013 with a vision to reduce suffering through education, insight, and self-awareness.
Why do most people contact me?
People reach out when traditional talk therapy hasn't worked; when they are in distress or confused, when relationships fail, when they feel out of control, or when they see repeating patterns.
I provide perspective and expertise. I answer mental health questions to help them make informed decisions and become better consumers.
What do I stand for?
Education, empowerment, rethinking the mental health field, providing insider information, and serving as a guide.
What do I stand against?
Dogma, incompetence, misinformation, and power imbalances
People who contact me leave feeling informed with a more in-depth understanding of themselves and the system.
Core Values
AUTHENTICITY
EDUCATION
COMPETENCY & INTEGRITY
Authenticity is being trustworthy and consistent. I aim to be true to myself, my theory, and to others. My work is rooted in my unique perspective and over 21 years of experience.
Education is a cornerstone of this company. I believe that a deeper self-awareness is sparked by exploration, open-mindedness, learning, and discovery.
Competency and integrity, I would never ask someone to do something that I have never done. I live what I teach, I honor my training, and I will not work outside of my expertise. I offer services that are based on research and honesty.