About Simon
Simon Anderson Schelling is a queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people managing anxiety, stress, depression, and questions around gender and sexuality. He offers straightforward support for LGBTQ+ concerns and related life challenges. His tone is calm and direct, aimed at making a worried person feel safer about taking the next step.
Simon focuses on building a welcoming space where people can speak openly. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a respectful, nonjudgmental presence.
Background and approach
Sessions are meant to be practical and focused on what the person needs in day-to-day life. With four years of clinical experience, Simon draws on what works for the individual in front of him rather than a single rigid method. He helps people talk through overwhelming thoughts, manage mood shifts, and clarify goals for change.
He also supports exploration of sexual identity, kink and alternative sex culture, and non-monogamous relationship structures when those topics come up. Simon practices in Indiana and offers services in English. His approach emphasizes listening first, then choosing tools together that make sense for each person’s situation.
He aims for clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of techniques. People often choose him for accessible, affirming care that combines practical skills with compassionate attention. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on real-life improvements rather than quick fixes.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Simon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress through step-by-step strategies for thinking and behavior. These tools are useful for reducing overwhelming thoughts and improving daily routines.Another approach emphasizes exploring identity, relationships, and sexuality in a respectful way. This work helps people clarify values, set boundaries, and communicate needs in relationships or communities. It can be especially useful for those navigating gender questions, non-monogamous arrangements, or aspects of kink and alternative sex culture.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Simon listens first, then collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That means adjusting focus over time and trying different tools until something fits.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options allow therapy to fit varied schedules and daily routines.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Gender dysphoria
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
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