Simon Walsh, LGPC

My clinical interests and experiences are in working with men, LGBTQIIA+ individuals, and adults; I am also a sex therapist, and I enjoy working with individuals to explore topics related to intimacy and connection, as well as concerns related to desire discrepancy and sexual anxiety. I am trained and skilled in assessing, diagnosing, and using clinical interventions to support individuals living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline and personality-related disorders, and OCD tendencies that affect self-esteem, sexual intimacy, relationships, work, and daily-functioning.

 

I enjoy working with individuals who are actively seeking to achieve a balance between living in line with their values while being less constrained by internal limiting beliefs or perceptions. Within my clinical practice, I primarily operate from a psychodynamic perspective, while also implementing aspects of internal family systems therapy. What this means, is that I will work with you within the context of a depth-oriented framework to examine your previous experiences and current difficulties, while working with you to explore fears, desires, dreams, and fantasies. Through this approach, you will continue to build insight and awareness of your current functioning, while learning techniques to overcome negative and conflictual feelings. Additionally, I will utilize an internal family systems lens to work with you to develop an understanding of the role and relational dynamics between yourself and your individual parts. My ultimate goal as a clinician is to work with clients to resolve their issues and problem experiences at the core, for long-lasting change and permanent relief. 

 

In addition to a psychodynamic and IFS lens, I occasionally will implement aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in order to identify and bring awareness to thought patterns and behaviors related to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. Similarly, I incorporate aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in my work with those challenged by personality-related disorders; this is to support clients in managing distress caused by past or ongoing painful experiences, while developing language and skills to increase mindfulness, self-worth, and connectedness. I will also occasionally assign homework in-between sessions in order to enhance continuity of care in actively working towards pre-established goals.

 

I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental health Counseling, as well as a certificate in Sex Therapy from Adler University. I am certified by The Board of Professional Counseling (Washington DC) to provide mental health counseling as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) while under clinical supervision.