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Compassionate, effective therapy

for individuals, couples, families, children, and teens

Simone Lavine, M.S.Ed, M.Phil.Ed, LPC

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Finding a therapist that's the right fit can be a daunting challenge, and it's courageous to even begin the process. Many of my clients have seen one or more therapists in the past, and struggled to feel understood or get the help they actually need. I am trained and practiced in addressing the root causes of suffering in individuals and relational systems, which allows me to provide the highest quality of care to children, teens, adults, couples, and families who have previously struggled to find therapy helpful. Many of my clients have found my approach to be refreshing, engaged, and effective.

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I come to this work equipped with a life-long passion for emotional and relational wellness, bolstered by an eclectic and diverse work history, and a rich educational background in human development and counseling. My therapeutic lens is trauma and attachment-informed, and neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I am dedicated to a framework of cultural humility and respect that takes into account the impacts of systems of oppression, and prioritizes collaborative advocacy.

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You deserve real support from someone who is committed to offering you the compassion, understanding, and tools that you, your relationship, your child, or your family need to actually create change. I would be honored to join you on your healing journey. Let's chat.*​

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*Please note that Simone currently has a waitlist for new clients. If you are looking for immediate support, consider inquiring about one of Simone's counseling interns. Interns have immediate availability and are directly coached, trained, and supervised by Simone.

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Education & Training

  • ​​​​​​Bachelors' degree - summa cum laude - from Temple University in Human Development and Community Engagement with a concentration in Childhood Mental Health.

  • Two Masters' degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education in Counseling and Mental Health Services and Professional Counseling.

  • Eye-Movement-Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy trained through EMDR Consulting.

  • Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy trained through Externship and Core Skills with Debi Scimeca-Diaz, LMFT.

  • Emotionally-Focused Family Therapy (Level 1 & 2) trained by George Faller, LMFT.

  • IFS-Informed EMDR trained by Bruce Hersey, LCSW and Michelle Richardson, LCSW.

  • Theraplay Level 1 & Marschak Interaction Method trained by The Theraplay Institute.

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy trained by Center for Counseling & Education with Demi Banchs, LPC, RPT.

  • Sand Tray Therapy (Level 1 & 2) trained by Meg Clark Soriano, MA, LPC, ACS, RPT-S.​​​

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Simone is a compassionate, empathic, and extremely talented therapist. She prioritizes the safety and unique needs of all the individuals that she works with. I would refer anyone to her with full confidence that they would receive excellent treatment.

Demi Banchs, MA, LPC, RPT, CATP

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