top of page

Director & Psychotherapist

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

Licensed Professional Counselor - NJ License Number 37PC01011000

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.​

​

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.

​

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.*​​

Simone Lavine, LPC

*Simone is not currently accepting new clients. Due to high demand for her services, Simone has cultivated a training and supervision program to support other therapists in providing similarly authentic and effective support to clients. Consider inquiring about one of our other therapists who are directly trained and supervised by Simone through this program.

Simone's Education & Training

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

  • Masters of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) in Counseling and Mental Health Services from the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Masters of Philosophy in Education (M.Phil.Ed) in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania.

  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and Consultant In Training (CIT).

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

  • Emotionally-Focused Family Therapy  trained by George Faller, LMFT.

  • IFS-Informed EMDR (Step 2) trained by Bruce Hersey, LCSW and Michelle Richardson, LCSW.

  • IFS-Informed EMDR (Step 3) trained by the Syzygy Institute.

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

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy trained by Demi Banchs, LPC, RPT.

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

  • Playing From The Bottom Up trained by Demi Banchs, LPC, RPT

  • Certified Yoga Instructor since October 2014

​

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

bottom of page