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Re: Down-to-earth Couples Counselor near Campus (Feb 2003)
I highly recommend Michael Simon, MFT. He is a wise, down to earth therapist who sees things very clearly and is really kind. He brought our own marriage back from the ''brink'' so to speak and we both thought he was fantastic. I've referred several friends to him but the down side is that his practice is often full and can be difficult to get an appointment. Try anyway, though--it's worth it. You can reach him at 510 433-2959. Anon

Re: Therapist for husband's childhood demons For the person who wanted a therapist who works with men concerning money, anger and self-esteem issues I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michael Simon. He is an outstanding therapist here in Oakland and helped my husband and I work through some very difficult times in our marriage when we thought we wouldn't make it. We've referred our friends to him and everyone has had a very positive, powerful and helpful experience in their work with him, especially the men who've seen him. I think his number is 433-2959, but I know he's on College Avenue in Oakland.

Re: Therapist for husband's childhood demons My husband is seeing Michael Simon (recommended on the website) for some very concerning depression he had from a rotten work environment. He seems quite happy with his approachability ,intelligence and quite practical suggestions. He backed off on a diagnosis of manic-depression when it appeared my husband was uncomfortable with it (and thought it was off target) and is instead focusing on the things that my husband has decided are important, which include family relationships. He's been working with him for a few months and it seems to have helped quite a bit in terms of mood stabilization. He doesn't take any insurance, and I believe he is an intern under Joshua Coleman (?).

Re: Therapist to help with conflict with father (Feb 2000)
I highly recommend Michael Simon, MFTI whose office is in Rockridge. His phone is 510/433-2959.

In reply to the person looking for a therapist/counselor to help deal with a recurring conflict with their father, I would recommend, as I have in the past, Michael Simon, who is in the Rockridge area of Oakland. He's an outstanding therapist, very compassionate and knowledgeable and really easy to work with; he helps you feel comfortable and safe right away. The telephone number is 510 433-2959, but from what I understand his practice is sometimes full. He's really worth a try, though. I think there are lots of therapists but not always a lot of good ones.
Kirsten

Re: Therapist for a child
I would recommend Michael Simon, a therapist in the Rockridge area of Oakland (near Berkeley). He is excellent with children and families, and one of his specialties is in working with children/parenting issues around divorce and separation. I think he's also led groups on divorce/separation and parenting. I don't know if he takes insurance, though. Kirsten (Oct 1999)

Re: Therapist for adolescent
I would reccommend Michael Simon, a therapist in the Rockridge area of Oakland. He is an Marriage Family and Child Intern (so he's less expensive than a licensed therapist who doesn't work with a supervisor) and does a lot of good work with children and parents. He's given workshops and lectures at family service agencies in the area, too, on working with kids and parents. You can reach him 510 433-2959. Myriam (1998)

Re: Working Mothers' Issues (June 1999)
I would definitely recommend contacting Michael Simon,M.S. in Oakland (Rockridge area). He works on a sliding scale and works a lot with parents, parenting issues (working moms/dads; single parenting; parenting through divorce, etc.) as well as having a background in academia. He's a great therapist in general but has expertise in those areas. His phone is (510) 433-2959. -- Kirsten

Re: Therapist who works with teenagers (April 2000)
For the folks looking for a therapist for a teen, I would strongly reccommend Michael Simon, in Rockridge (510) 433-2959. He's wonderful with teens (adults and couples, too) and my experience is that people feel very comfortable with him immediately--that's an important part of any therapy experience. He's fairly inexpensive, too, as therapists go. Thanks! Kirsten (4/00)

Re: Therapist who works with teenagers (June 1999)
Therapist for teens: Though his office is in Rockridge, I recommend psychotherapist Michael Simon 510/433-2959 who has extensive experience with adolescents and children (as well as adults) and also works on a sliding scale. It's been my experience that male teens prefer to work with a male therapist. In response to the parents looking for family therapy with their 17 year-old in the Berkeley/Albany area, I would reccommend contacting Michael Simon, M.S. at 510 433-2959. He is a wonderful family, couples, child and adolescent therapist and while he doesn't take insurance (I think the people who wanted a referral have Pacific Care), he works on a sliding-fee basis(from about $30 to $60 per session), so you can end up paying about the same as you might if you had insurance, without having to go through the insurance hassles around confidentiality, getting sessions approved a few at a time, etc.
kirsten

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