I’ve been in therapy for almost a year now and my therapist Simone has been a sunshine for my hard times. She’s a good listener. She understands and translate my concern in a better and more helpful way. Not one day has she made me feel shame or embarrassed or like I don’t matter. I always feel comfortable and safe with her. I truly appreciate her.
Simone Totoro, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Simone is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Simone. View 46 reviews
- Great news, Simone is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey, Florida, and 2 more
Recent reviews
Simone is a very knowledgeable and experienced therapist. She has helped me make connections I didn't even know were there and has deepen my understanding of myself in a way I never knew I could. It has been the foundation of self love for me and I have never had that before.
More about Simone
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LMHC
I have been working in the area of mental health for over 20 years. I am dually licensed in New Jersey as an Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). Additionally, I am a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC) in Florida and an LPC in PA and MS. My areas of expertise include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma and Family Centered Therapy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those seeking licensure in New Jersey.
I enjoy working with adults, and seniors struggling with trauma, mood disorders, depression/anxiety, anger issues and adjustment disorders as well as OCD. In order to offer my clients the best care, I involve myself in ongoing continuing education opportunities. I have specialized training in Telehealth services, Mindfulness, and AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy). It is amazing to see how animal companions can assist us when dealing with life stressors!
I am looking forward to helping you develop goals and witness your journey towards recovery. Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction end up being the biggest steps of your life.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Simone Totoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306293527.
- LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00544400 · Renews November 2026
- LMHC · Florida · MH9148 · Renews March 2027
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC017816 · Renews February 2027
- LPC · Mississippi · 3088 · Renews June 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Simone Totoro
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I’ve been in therapy for almost a year now and my therapist Simone has been a sunshine for my hard times. She’s a good listener. She understands and translate my concern in a better and more helpful way. Not one day has she made me feel shame or embarrassed or like I don’t matter. I always feel comfortable and safe with her. I truly appreciate her.
Simone is a very knowledgeable and experienced therapist. She has helped me make connections I didn't even know were there and has deepen my understanding of myself in a way I never knew I could. It has been the foundation of self love for me and I have never had that before.
I’ve been in therapy with Simone for 7 months and she has been tremendously helping. I feel very comforting and safe with her. Never pushed me to think or be a certain way. Very good strategy of teaching me how to be better and positive. I am truly grateful to her and will recommend her eyes closed. Thank you Simone and keep the amazing work!
Simone is very experienced and she never “takes over” your session with where she wants you to go.
Like talking to an old friend who gives sound advice and doesn’t personalize or judge.
So skilled it doesn't feel like therapy
Simone Totoro had been a big help, through the Covid-19 years, through my wedding preparation and my struggles with my family as a whole. I highly recommend her services.
I have only met with Simone a couple times now but I can say that she has changed my view on therapy. I’ve tried multiple times with various therapists and haven’t been a huge fan. Simone has been a great help and is so easy to talk to! 10/10 recommend!
Wonderful therapist! Checks in and always listens when I talk and vent!
Amazing therapist, she is a great listener and provides great tools to help you through your week.
Simone really has been wonderful. Very attentive, communicates well and has given me lots of strategies. She's been patient and kind
After finding out I was about to be a father. I knew I needed to work on myself. Simone was more then just there for me. She checked in on me regularly and what she says makes sense to me. I would definitely recommend Simone.
She’s awesome
Had my first session and I have to see I wasn’t expecting this experience to feel comfortable and safe. Simone explains everything clear and most importantly I feel heard and understood. Highly recommend Simone.
Simone has helped me overcome fears with interpersonal communication with challenging family members. She provides tools to assist with the challenges and support via text. I'm glad I found her!
My therapist has helped me hear my inner voice and give me confidence I feel like I am a stronger person
Simone makes me feel heard for the first time. She really takes the time to listen and give you great feedback that makes you see things from another (more helpful) perspective. Highly recommend.
Since starting with the BetterHelp services, my day to day life has been filled with much less anxiety and worrisome thoughts. I’ve been able to take control of my emotions, whereas in the past I was never able to do so. Simone has taught me to allow myself to feel and except my emotions without letting them take complete control over me. I sincerely believe I am on the right path with working with Simone.
Very warming and easy to talk with
I like better help.
I am very pleased with Simone. She has helped me find my innervoice
Highly empathetic and highly educated. Simply the best.
Simone has been a wonderful help! She was able to relate to my childhood emotional neglect and thankful for all the time and support she had given me! I cannot thank her enough!
Simone has been a wonderful help in getting me to express my concerns. She is easy to talk to and I feel very comfortable with her.
Simone was a great listener.
Simone has been helpful.
Simone really helped me work through a difficult day as it was happening. I appreciated her helping bring me back to center and I felt a lot better after our call.
Simone is so sweet and amazing at what she does! I always look forward to talking to her
Simone is thoughtful and engaging in her therapy style, nonjudgmental and really supportive. I have benefited greatly from working with her. From day 1 she made me feel very comfortable.
The perfect therapist!
Amazing therapist! Dr Totoro is professional, understanding, and a master in her field. A+++
If you are looking for a professional support that is effective, trustworthy, relaxing and challenging from the first minute of therapy experience, congratulations if you were lucky enough to being matched with Simone Toro. Priceless!
Simone is a fantastic therapist! She guides you through her sessions and the tools available on Betterhelp so that you have everything you need to begin your therapeutic journey. She is kind, attentive, respectful, understanding, and everything you would want in a therapist!
Simone has helped me in so many ways over the last several months and taught me many coping mechanisms for the things i struggle with. I am always excited for our appointments.
I feel Simone is really communicative and understanding!
Very insightful
Simone has continuously helped me over the past several months to improve my habits and my way of thinking. I have made amazing progress in myself with her help and advice. She is professional, insightful, and always respectful. I look forward to our sessions every week.
I have been working with Simone for about 4 months. She has been very supportive, patient and emotionally encouraging to me! I would definitely recommend her!
Simone has been a lifeline at a pivotal point for me. It took some time to find her but I'm glad I hung in there until I found her. Im immeasurably grateful for her.
I have only been with Simone for a short amount of time now but she has made me feel so much more comfortable and accepted than any other counselor I have worked with in person before. I am excited to continue working with her.
Simone and I have been working together for a few months now and she is been my rock. I can talk about everything that is bothering me and she's excellent at making the point of the situation and make a plan for it and turning pessimistic thoughts and behaviors into small daily practices helped me a lot during this tough year. She's professional, caring, and knowledgeable in managing anxiety and depression.
She's always available and provides gems that I'm able to put into action and help with my anxiety.
Simone is absolutely the most wonderful, understanding, and encouraging counselor. I feel so lucky to have connected with her after such a negative first experience here with my previous counselor. I had almost completely given up on this program and now I am so thankful to be where I am because of this program
Simone has been wonderful. I began working with her a couple months ago and have found someone supportive who really understands where I am and what I would like to work on. I’ve left every session feeling heard.
Simone is very sweet, patient and understanding. Great experience thus far
She gets back to me in a timely manner
Frequently asked questions
Does Simone Totoro offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Simone Totoro works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Simone Totoro speak?
Simone Totoro speaks English.
How many years of experience does Simone Totoro have?
Simone Totoro has 20 years of experience.
Where is Simone Totoro licensed to practice?
Simone Totoro is licensed to practice in New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.
Does Simone Totoro accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Simone Totoro accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Simone Totoro accept insurance?
Yes, Simone Totoro accepts Cigna.
Does Simone Totoro accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Simone Totoro accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Simone Totoro offer?
Simone Totoro offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Simone Totoro?
Simone Totoro can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Simone Totoro?
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