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Valerie Simon LSCW, PAT and Creator of the Inner Stage
Created by Valerie Simon, LCSW, TEP, CET III, The Inner Stage® is an innovative group practice and training facility in NYC that incorporates cutting-edge experiential therapies. The Inner Stage practitioners utilize creative methods such as psychodrama and Internal Family Systems, along with psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy, customized for the diverse needs of individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds and identities.
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Jessica Welker, MHC-LP →

Psychotherapist

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Andrea Chavez, BA →

Marketing/Administrative Coordinator

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BOOK RELEASE – JULY 31, 2023

Available Now

Order Altogether Us – Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends edited by Jenna Riemersma, featuring Valerie’s chapter IFS & Psychodrama: Techniques for Expanding IFS Externalizations.

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PODCAST
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Hear Valerie’s conversation with Tammy Sollenberger on the new episode of The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger

Lisa B., M. Ed.

Hi Valerie! I wanted to reach out to you after the WONDERFUL Play Your Parts workshop at the IFS Conference, and thank YOU a million times over - I truly LOVED it! Psychodrama and IFS are the perfect pairing. And you are masterful at it. WOW! I only wished our afternoon was longer.

Tian Dayton, PhD, TEP, Author

I have known Valerie Simon for over twenty years and have trained her in the methods of psychodrama, sociometry and experiential group therapy. Valerie is an excellent psychodramatist and therapist and a credit to the field. She is comfortable combining psychodynamic theory with experiential work which allows her to fully meet clients where they are. I highly recommend Valerie both professionally and personally, she is a lovely person.

Melissa

Valerie, I have grown more in the time I have been working with you than with all my time with other therapists.  Thank you for constantly and tirelessly directing me to confront myself.  I'm grateful to have found you and to be doing my work with such a dedicated, thorough, and kind person.

Taaj Jaharah, MA, MS, RMT, ATC

Valerie is passionate about her work, and is driven by a creative force which makes her endeavors focused, and result oriented, while concentrating on an enlightening and joyful process. Anyone will be able to access even more of their truth, and will benefit by Valerie’s skill which includes a great ability to bring out and uncover long hidden confidence in one’s authentic self. Invaluable work.

Ana R.

Performer

Performing has always been a lifelong passion of mine. However, putting it into practice was challenging, and I could never have learned to move beyond a stubborn lack of confidence, illogical fear, and a myriad of hangups had it not been for the work I've done with Valerie.  She's helped me acquire a set of tools I could use to overcome the incessant inner critic who lives in my head. Valerie does this in an environment that is safe, respectful, compassionate and warm.  I highly recommend her, you will not be disappointed!

Kimberly Hall, PhD

Valerie is a talented clinician and experiential therapist. She's acutely attuned to and perceptive about the subtleties of human emotion and behavior. I've consulted with her on numerous cases over the years and am always impressed by her keen insight and helpful feedback.

The Inner Stage Practice Suite

A well-lit practice space set up with chairs aligned along the edges.

THE INNER STAGE® PRACTICE SUITE IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS

The Inner Stage practice suite has three options for space rentals in a beautiful, pre-war elevator building with 24 hour security.  There are two nicely decorated psychotherapy offices available for rent part-time that can accommodate individuals and couples.  For therapy groups and workshops, the soothing, larger practice space can accommodate up to 20 people.  It is particularly well-appointed for psychodramatists and other creative arts therapists.

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2023 UPDATE - We are available both for in-person and virtual sessions.
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