Heather Simonson, LCSW, ACSE, RYT-500
Sea Change
Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center
At Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center we encourage ourselves, our community and our families to create transformations as vast as the sea - through open, honest and sex-positive health education.
We can help you reach your full potential and offers the essentials for every age and stage of life.
Providing individual, couples and family counseling for all ages and abilities, I can help you to engage your personal strengths and utilize a truly holistic approach to bring the body, mind and spirit into balance. While I am a general practitioner, with a diverse practice, I specialize in sexual and reproductive health. I also know how busy life can be, which is why I will work with you to find a mutually agreeable time to either meet in person, whether in my office or for a walk, via skype or over the phone.
Ultimately, our work together will instill a sense of empowerment that is needed to make healthy life decisions and embrace sexuality as something that is valued, respected and celebrated.
No matter the challenge, having the information and support that you need enables YOU to make the best choices about the direction of your counseling experience and your life. The benefit of awareness and self-discovery empowers you to transform obstacles to optimum health and happiness.
Education/Training
BA in Psychology and Music, Stony Brook University, New York
MSW, Social Welfare, Stony Brook University, New York
•New York Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT-200, Yoga Alliance
•Stewards of Children, Coalition, Against Child Abuse and Neglect
•Teen Outreach Project Implementation and Group Facilitator Training, Wyman Center
•Yoga Ed. High School Instructor Certification
•Management Mastery Series, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
•Interventions to Prevent Violence Against Women, Suffolk County Executive Task Force to Prevent Family Violence
•Rapid HIV Testing, New York State Department of Health/AIDS Institute, Cicatelli Associates Incorporated
•Safe Space for LGBT Community, Oxford College
•Yoga Fundamentals Training Instructor, SCW-EDU
•National Coalition Building Institute Diversity Training, NCBI
•Licensed Master of Social Work, New York State
Bio
Heather Simonson, LMSW, a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Sexuality Educator, is the founder of Sexuality Education and Counseling Services (SECS). SECS is an organization that empowers others to help build the foundation needed to embrace sexuality with pride and as something that is valued, respected and celebrated. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, honest and sex-positive health education and support services that address the unique needs of the whole person, family and community.
Heather earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and her certification from the American Association of Sexuality, Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Heather is a nationally known trainer and consultant in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, youth development, relationships and curriculum design. Heather provides age-appropriate workshops, professional trainings, and individual, couples and family counseling utilizing an integrative approach that builds on individuality and personal strengths.
Heather has also received her certification as a Yoga Ed.™ instructor and a Registered Yoga Teacher using a holistic perspective by joining eastern and western derived techniques. Through incorporating yoga into her teachings Heather, encourages self-respect, fosters resiliency and enhances the health and success of our youth, our families and our communities.
After years of research on this integrative approach, Heather’s is published in a new book on Sexuality Education and is the co-author of “EMPOWER NOW! An innovative holistic Workshop for Empowerment in Life Skills and Sexuality for Youth.”
Memberships
American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
National Association for Social Workers (NASW)
Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth Parnters in Pride
Parent Resource Network
United Way Care Network for HIV Prevention
Payments Accepted
cash ,checks, credit card payments through paypal
Hours:flexible
Cost/Session
$120
Helpful Links
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Men's Issues
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Group Therapy
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Women's Issues
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Life Transitions
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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