love your life. live well in love.™
dr rae sandler simon | licensed clinical psychologist
My Approach: Therapy Grounded in Wholeness
At the Heart of My Work is a Simple Belief: You Already Have What You Need
You are not broken. You are not a problem to be solved. You may be exhausted, overwhelmed, grieving, or disconnected. But, underneath all of that, you are whole. My job is to help you find your way back to that wholeness, and to strengthen what is already there.
This belief guides everything I do at live & love well™. It shapes how I listen, how I hold space, and how I build a practice that treats you as a full human being, not a set of symptoms.
What Healing Looks Like in Therapy
Healing begins in the room between us: with presence, with dignity, and with care that does not rush you. Whether you are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, or the weight of living in a world that asks too much, you deserve a therapist who walks beside you, not ahead of you.
In my work with individuals and couples, healing takes many forms: learning to speak honestly without fear, rebuilding trust after rupture, finding safety in the body after illness or trauma, reclaiming identity, or choosing presence over perfection. These are courageous acts, and when one person heals, that growth ripples into every relationship their life touches.
How This Value Shapes My Practice
I protect your privacy and dignity by practicing out-of-network. I prioritize patience over performance, because healing is not linear.
I am committed to accessibility through my live & love well™ Scholarship Program, offered as respect, not charity.
I honor cultural and relational safety, because your identity belongs in the room. And I focus on understanding and growth rather than blame or shame.
Where This Value Comes From
n Jewish tradition, tikkun olam (תיקון עולם) is often translated as "repairing the world." I've always understood it more deeply - as a call to strengthen what exists, to tend to one another with care, and to leave things more whole than we found them. As a Jewish woman and clinician, this value is ancestral and personal. It is the foundation of live & love well™.
A Safe Haven for All - Especially Jewish Clients and Allies
In a world that can feel increasingly polarized and unsafe, many Jewish individuals and families are searching for a therapist who understands their experience. They deserve a space where they do not have to explain, justify, or minimize who they are. The rise of antisemitism, the complexity of Jewish identity, and the particular grief and resilience that come with this moment are realities I hold with care and understanding.
live & love well™ is an intentional, vocal safe haven for Jewish clients and our allies. It is also a deeply welcoming space for people of all identities, all backgrounds, all beliefs, and all lived experiences. If you are someone who has ever felt “othered” for any reason you belong here. The only requirement is that you are human, and that you are willing to show up.
An Invitation
Healing does not ask you to be fearless or fully formed. It asks you to show up, stay curious, and remain open. That willingness is itself an act of healing.