| Office: |
Rae Sandler Simon, Psy.D, LLC
50 S Steele St
Suite 377
Denver, CO 80209
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| Phone: |
3035520472
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.LIVEnLOVEWELL.com
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| Profession: |
Psychologist Candidate
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Career Evaluations and Counseling
Couples Workshops (Power of Two)
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| Practice Description: |
I understand the courage it takes to call a therapist and make that first step towards emotional and spiritual well-being, as well as the necessity for working around your work day. I help clients live their best life by improving their relationships and seeking self-reflection. Clients often tell me that my humor, our tears, and my straight-forward, yet sensitive approach are key to how quickly they feel understood.
I work with late adolescent and adult individuals and couples. I specialize in all types of depression (including postpartum) and loss. I treat people with substance abuse and obsessive-compulsive habits. I also help people going through sexual orientation, intimacy, and identity issues as well as life cycle or developmental issues (quarter-life crises, career change/job loss, divorce, etc.)
I help individuals struggling to find the right spouse/partner; with decisions about relationships & post-marriage renewal. I work with couples through pre-marital, conflict resolution, intimacy and sexual dysfunction, and communication. I teach Power of Two Marriage Skills Workshops, equipping couples with the essential tools for communication skills necessary for loving and successful relationships.
I have been a practicing individual and couples' therapist in the Denver community since 2002. I hold both a Master's degree (M.A.) and a Doctorate degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology.
I also have a background in corporate business and earned a Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the Goizueta School at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. I earned a degree in Consulting & Venture Management, Communications, and minored in Spanish.
Prior to private practice, I worked in Denver's public schools, community non-profits, community mental health clinics, and a college counseling center with undergraduate and graduate students. I have loved working with, caring for, and learning from her clients. I have been deeply and positively changed by my clients from all parts of the world, from a multitude of ethnicity, religious and community affiliations, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and economic, social and relationship statuses.
I'm a Colorado native, and my husband and I ski as much as possible in the Colorado Rockies. We live in Denver, and try to give back to this community as much as it has given to us the through social justice and through the deeply connected friendships we’ve cultivated here. I'm also a dog-lover, a “foodie,” and an avid traveler.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Relationship Issues
Sexual Dysfunction
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Bipolar Disorder
Co-dependency
Cognitive Disorders
Communication Disorders
Crisis/Trauma
Divorce/Dissolution
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
Impaired Professionals
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
OCD
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
Physical Disabilities
PTSD
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep Disorders
Smoking Cessation
Somatoform Disorders
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Women's Issues
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Workshops
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Eclectic
Intersubjective
Psychodynamic
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Christian
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Latino American
Women/Feminist
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| Additional Languages: |
Spanish
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| Education: |
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
University of Denver, 2008
Master's of Arts, Psychology
University of Denver, 2006
Bachelor in Business Administration
Goizueta Business School at Emory University, 2000
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| License #: |
011848 |
| License State: |
Colorado |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Psychologist Candidate – Colorado License # 011848
Unlicensed Psychotherapist – Colorado License # 10601 |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Member of American Psychological Association (APA) | | Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) | | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) | | Human Rights Campaign (HRC) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
* I offer a free phone consultation. Our first in-person consultation is also a win-win. If either of us feel that our work together is not going to be a good fit, I will reimburse you the $120 and refer you to an excellent clinician better suited for your needs.
* I see clients for $90/45 minute sessions and $120/60 minute sessions.
* My fee is based on the client's ability to pay and I offer a sliding scale based on need.
* Clients choose which price point and time commitment works best for them.
* The initial intake consultation is usually 1 hour long and costs $120. |
| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
* I do not accept insurance; however, I will help you complete any claim forms that provide you with the benefits to which you are entitled.
* I will also adjust my fees to provide your coverage at the same or comparable rate you would be paying for co-pays using your insurance.
* My priority is your confidentiality. I do not report your mental health status to insurance companies without your permission. Therefore, my emphasis is on you being my client rather than your insurance carrier. |
| Office Hours: |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Driving Directions: |
Exit I-25 on Colorado Boulevard South to Cherry Creek N Dr / E Virginia Ave
Follow to Cherry Creek N Dr
There is a 2 hour free parking lot for clients just adjacent to my office.
1. Turn East onto Ellsworth from South Steele St.
2. Take a right into the alleyway where a sign indicates "Visitor Parking" for 50 S. Steele St.
3. Park on the South side of the building in the 2 hour visitor parking lot.
4. Enter the building on the East side of the building, which is the 2nd floor.
5. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, turn left to my office suite.
6. Please wait quietly in the waiting area, and I will be out to greet you.
7. If you're a new client there will be intake paperwork waiting for you to complete on a clipboard in the waiting area. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to our scheduled session to complete this paperwork.
8. Please also review and complete the New Client Forms prior to our first meeting.
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| Additional Comments: |
* As a doctoral level Psychologist Candidate I provide clinical treatment; but I do not prescribe medication.
* I do, however, have an excellent relationship with both psychiatrists and physicians throughout the Denver metro area. Together, we work as a team to provide you a holistic-based perspective of care.
Convenient Hours
* I am available to early mornings and late evenings.
* I do have flexible availability that can meet most busy schedules. |
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Additional Information
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| Years in Practice: 0-5 |
| Gender: Female |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Prescribe Medication: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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