Laura Simon, Ph.D.

Professional Approach

Dr. Laura Simon (she/her) is a licensed psychologist who specializes in providing psychological evolutions to assess children and adults for possible neurodevelopmental, cognitive, behavioral, anxiety/mood, or personality disorders, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), intellectual disability (ID), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc.

Dr. Simon also provides individual and family therapy sessions, specializing in youth with autism spectrum disorder or trauma, to improve mental health and generalize behavior in the home, school, and community environments. She incorporates trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and aspects of applied behavior analysis (ABA) into her practice. She is creative and empathetic in her approach to helping people become their best selves.

Education

Dr. Laura Simon graduated summa cum laude from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN where she majored in psychology with minors in Philosophy and Studio Art (Photography). She obtained her M.A. in intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) psychology and completed her Ph.D. in developmental psychology at the Ohio State University. She is an adjunct professor at the Ohio State University, teaching various psychology classes since 2018.

Personal Interests

When she is not in clinic or teaching at the Ohio State University, Dr. Laura Simon enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two adorable cats. She is often found with a crochet hook or knitting needles in hand. Dr. Simon enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and watching crime shows.

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info@cookcounselingandconsulting.com
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(614) 835 6068

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Pataskala Location
131 Oak Meadow Dr. Suite 105
Pataskala, OH 43062

Gahanna Location
800 Cross Pointe Road, Suite 800D,
Gahanna, OH 43230

Baltimore Location:
1055 W Market St B, Baltimore, OH 43105

Georgia Location:
1700 Frederica Road, Suite 203, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 

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