Gwendolynne Simeone
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed in Hawaii
“You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. I’ll meet you where you are—with warmth, authenticity, and curiosity—as we work together toward healing and meaningful change”.
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I work with adults who are navigating relationship challenges, exploring their identity, or feeling overwhelmed by depression and burnout. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware individuals who appear to be functioning well on the outside, but internally feel disconnected, stuck, or emotionally exhausted.
I also support individuals and couples working through concerns related to intimacy, sexual health, and communication—whether that involves desire differences, discomfort with closeness, or uncertainty about personal needs and boundaries.
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Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy/Sexual Health, Depression, Burnout/Stress Management
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background includes clinical work on the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she supported veterans navigating PTSD, substance use disorders, suicidal ideation, and acute psychiatric crises. In the outpatient setting, Ms. Simeone served as a therapist at a local therapy center, providing individual therapy to adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and concerns with day-to-day coping. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma.
Ms. Simeone’s practice is informed by trauma-informed care and integrates multiple modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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I'm always a fan of humor and love to laugh. Music and dancing are a passion of mine so, I can always be found dancing to something (especially when I'm cleaning). I love learning other languages, traveling, and exploring other cultures.
How I help my clients:
I help clients build effective coping strategies using cognitive-behavioral techniques to manage stress, burnout, and depression, while also exploring deeper emotional and relational patterns that may be contributing to current challenges. Through a combination of insight-oriented work and practical skill-building, clients gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their relationships. I also incorporate motivational interviewing to help clients work through ambivalence, strengthen internal motivation, and take meaningful steps toward change—particularly in areas related to identity, intimacy, and personal values.
More about Gwendolynne
She provides compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in cultural humility and respect for each client’s unique life experience. She also takes a sex-positive, affirming approach when working with clients addressing issues related to sexuality, sexual identity, or sexual dysfunction. Cultural competence is central to her work. Gwendolynne deeply values Indigenous worldviews and understands the importance of honoring Tribal affiliations, historical trauma, and cultural practices within the therapeutic process.
Whether you are coping with a crisis, working through trauma, or exploring your identity and purpose, Gwendolynne will offer a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to help you move forward with clarity and strength.
Rates and Availability:
Individual Therapy
$132 per 60-minute session
Couples/Family Therapy
$145 per 60-minute session
Telehealth availability only
Monday-Sunday, hours vary.
Insurances Accepted:
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