Ella Simon, LMHCA

My Approach

I love to incorporate DBT primarily, while bringing CBT, ACT and attachment principles into therapy. Some of my core values are authenticity, courage, and connection and I love working with clients to overcome barriers that keep them from living more fulfilling lives. I enjoy working with queer, neurodiverse, and POC clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or substance use, and who are wishing to learn more effective ways to cope. I center my practice around each individual client, accommodating for different processing/learning styles and working towards what is most important to the client. I also try to stay curious about each client’s lived experiences, and am open to learning and changing my style as therapy progresses.

My experience being queer, mixed race, and neurodivergent affect how I move throughout the world, and I recognize how this is true for everyone’s intersecting identities. I hope to honor all of people's parts and love exploring how all of our life experiences interact and influence our behavior.

My Education and Training

I received my masters in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Washington in 2025. I have over 5 years’ experience working in more acute settings such as residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient centers. Prior to entering the world of psychology, I worked with younger kids as a daycare teacher as well as spent a year in Americorps working in a 4th grade classroom. All of my work with youth has helped strengthen my passion for trauma-informed, values centered work.

I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am especially experienced in working with neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ preteens, teens, and young adults.

More About Me

I really value making music with others, including playing guitar and singing. I love being outdoors, especially in the water as much as possible. I love art and like to say there’s not a craft I won’t try. I am passionate about building community and spending time with loved ones, including my chihuahua Huey.