Why did you choose mental health as a career path?
“Using a strengths-based perspective, I hope to be a catalyst for individuals seeking emotional wellness and healing.”
Specialty Areas
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Eating Disorder
- Family Counseling
- Postpartum Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
Dory Simonsen earned her Master’s in Social Work at the North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Experienced as both a social worker and a therapist, Dory treats each of her patients on a case-by-case basis, focusing on the natural strengths they bring to the table. She holds a high standard for herself in her work, prioritizing ethics and advocacy, and she encourages others to do the same. During her time working at a local hospital, she created and managed group therapy sessions, worked on making sure that the patients’ area felt therapeutic and comfortable, and facilitated treatment team meetings with various nurses, therapists, and psychologists. Simonsen currently treats ages 18 to 75 at our Carolina Partners location in Raleigh, NC.