Meghan Simon LMFT # 124137

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As a little person with complex experiences and many big emotions, I remember feeling incredibly alone and ashamed, as if my behaviors and emotions were beyond my control. That changed when my parents took me to meet a wonderful therapist. While I don't recall much of what she taught or said, I vividly remember how she made me feel: cherished and safe, regardless of how I showed up in her office or what had occurred that day.

During my master's program, I enrolled in a play therapy class. Initially unsure about working with children, that class solidified my desire to be a supportive presence for children, just as someone once was for me. 

Following obtaining my masters from Alliant International University, I completed my training at  Rady Children's Outpatient Psychiatry and Douglas Young Youth and Family Services. Both esteemed clinics providing services to children and families in San Diego. 

Throughout my career I have had the opportunity and sought additional training  build  expertise in the areas of adoption, family reunification, complex trauma, episodic trauma, childhood dissociation, preverbal trauma, attachment disruptions and children with nuro-complex profiles. 

Through my work, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals navigating through difficult times, offering guidance and compassion every step of the way.

The most rewarding aspect of my profession is witnessing the positive transformations within the families I serve. Whether it's helping a child heal from past traumas or assisting families in overcoming obstacles, each success story reaffirms my belief in the healing power of empathy and understanding.

 As a clinical supervisor dedicated to guiding emerging therapists in their work with children, adolescence   and families . My goal is to equip them with the nuanced understanding and specialized techniques essential for effectively treating complex trauma and emotional dysregulation in their clients and their families.

I will be accepting new in person clients for the Truckee Tahoe office in September 2025.