Simon Anderson Schelling
I’m a queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing in-person and virtual therapy in Northwest Indiana, as well as virtual therapy in Minnesota and Michigan. I offer affirming, client-centered care for teens and adults navigating LGBTQ+ identities, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the challenges that come with being human. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can show up as your authentic self and explore your feelings and experiences without judgment. I blend evidence-based approaches with genuine human connection, because feeling truly seen and supported is often where healing begins.
First session
Your first session is all about getting to know each other and making sure you feel comfortable. We will talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping for, and any questions you have. There’s no pressure to share everything at once. You can go at your own pace. My approach is relaxed and collaborative so that it will feel more like a conversation than an interview. By the end, we’ll have a better sense of your goals and whether this feels like the right fit for you.
Strengths
My approach is relaxed and collaborative. I adapt each session to your personality and needs, blending evidence-based tools with genuine compassion. I am able to sit and hold space or challenge you dependent on your needs.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and life transitions. They often feel overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves and support systems. They are looking for a supportive space to better understand their experiences. Many are LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent adults, or people facing significant life changes who want an affirming, collaborative therapist. Together, we focus on building self-awareness, self-acceptance, practical coping skills, and a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
A practical, goal-oriented approach that focuses entirely on the future you want rather than digging into the root causes of your past. You don't have to know the "why."
Eclectic
Instead of using a one-size-fits-all rule, I use a unique approach designed for the individual and pull from various evidenced based practices to find what works best for you
Somatic
A bottom up process that is body-centered that focuses on the mind-body connection to release stress, trauma, and pent-up emotions.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions954 Eastport Center Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383, B
Identifies as
LGBTQ
Man
Spiritual but not religious
White
Top specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Other specialties
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Gender-fluid
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Addiction
Addiction / Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Postpartum
Licensed in
IndianaLicense 34012538A
MichiganLicense 6801122123
MinnesotaLicense 36051