Simon Hu is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about supporting youth, adolescents, and young adults through various mental health and life stage challenges. As a clinician, he has extensive experience in treating issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, school refusal, trauma, and anger management in both individual and group therapy settings. Simon’s therapeutic style is rooted in client-centered warmth and meeting individuals with where they are at, drawing from approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Mindfulness. When it comes to healing and meaningful growth, he recognizes the importance of involving the entire family system in therapy and inviting caregivers to engage in their own support and process of change.

As an individual Simon values humor and authenticity, not hesitating to contribute his thoughts and personality into his work and relationships. He believes that life is a journey and in recognizing the small steps. In his spare time, he enjoys playing volleyball, creative writing, watching movies, and gaming. Learning new things and engaging conversations excite him, so please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself!

Education

• MA, Marital and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary San Diego
• BS, Cognitive Science with specialization in Human-Computer interaction, University of California San Diego

Experience

• Specializes in providing individual and group therapy to young teens, adolescents, and young adults: depression & anxiety, self-harm, school refusal, various life stage challenges
• Therapeutic approach includes elements of Trauma-focused CBT, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Harm reduction
• Experienced in supporting clients who struggle with self-harm and suicidality
• Incorporates family therapy and parent coaching

Licenses and Certification

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #153965

Areas of Specialty

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Self-harm & suicidal ideation
• School refusal
• Anger management
• Life stage and transitions

Modalities Practiced

• Trauma-focused CBT
• Solution-focused Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Human-centered
• Harm reduction

Client Focus

• Ages 13-25
• Culturally diverse populations