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Nova Simister, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression
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About me

Title: Teacher of Positive Thought and Healthy Coping, Mental Health Activist, and Ambitious Counseling Entrepreneur

Description: Words are very powerful, and the way we think about life and the events of the day are crucial to our well-being. Everything starts from inside the brain. With the right thought process and the proper skills to cope when life gets tough, big changes can happen. This is the foundation of my career and what I teach to my clients. From my work with trauma victims to assisting new moms who are struggling with their recent life transition, I have learned the solution to achieving a happy life starts from within.

I am currently working on plans to open a school for children who are victims of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and continue to operate a private mental health practice. I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, antisocial personality disorders, addiction, behavior issues with young teens, intimate partner violence, self-esteem issues, teen violence, trauma, perinatal mood disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I frequently assist parents on the management of their teens struggles. I use a variety of approaches to help clients based on their personal needs, including Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (DDP), CBT, motivational interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I work with individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting. In addition to providing counseling services, I also help clients by promoting growth, independence, and integration into the community.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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License information

NY LCSW 082621

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nova Simister. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She asks the right questions and takes the time to listen and give feedback. I’m enjoying my sessions and feel confident progress will be made.

Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Nova for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

From the first session Nova was able to touch on why I am sicking for therapy and it helps a lot. I am looking forward to working through it with Nova! She is exceptional!

Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Nova for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have had my first meeting with Nova and felt very comfortable and feel optimistic about developing a good working relationship to help me discover myself and create strategies to get me coping better.

Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Nova for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Really helpful, understanding and accommodating

Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Nova for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

It was a pleasure working with Nova. She offered insight that helped navigate through one of my most difficult times. I highly recommend her.

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Nova for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Nova was immediately very warm, understanding and able to pinpoint the issues I was struggling with. She’s since been emotionally & intellectually supportive in sessions as well as regularly sending inspiration and advice out of session. Which, in a short space of time, has already lead improvements in my mood & outlook. I very much look forward to continued progress! Thank you.

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Nova for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue