- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Grief and trauma
About Simone
Simone Blidgen is a Florida LCSW with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem struggles, and grief. Simone also supports people managing bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting stress.
She uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. Simone draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice patterns and make concrete changes. Sessions focus on clearer communication, coping strategies, and problem solving rather than jargon.
Simone often helps people who feel stuck by shame or guilt about past choices, or who are worn down by ongoing stress. She spends time clarifying what matters to each person and what small steps could reduce overwhelm. Work can include building routines, practicing emotional regulation, and addressing unhelpful thinking.
Her background includes treating issues related to abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, codependency, and the aftermath of domestic violence. Simone also supports people navigating divorce or separation, career changes, and compassion fatigue from caregiving roles.
Sessions are intended to be practical and focused. People usually leave with specific strategies to try between meetings and a clearer sense of what they want to change. To begin, she asks about current concerns, life context, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when feelings are difficult. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and they want to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current interactions; it can help people who struggle with abandonment, trust, or closeness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simone will discuss these methods with each person and decide together which techniques fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape what the sessions focus on and what skills are practiced between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches like ACT and CBT in the context of their everyday routines so skills can be practiced between appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, trauma and relationship problems.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses approaches such as ACT and attachment work to explore how guilt or shame affects daily life and to develop practical steps for managing those feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and for clients located in Florida.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she is offering at the time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.