Hi, I’m Toi

Maybe this is your first time giving therapy a try, maybe things didn’t work out as you hoped with your last therapist, or maybe you are returning to therapy after a hiatus. Regardless, you are at this site, at this time, for a reason. So, how about you let me know what is weighing on your heart and mind, and let’s see how we can work together so you can make the most out of this life? I'm here to help.


ABOUT Toi

K. Toi Washington-Simon, proprietor of Together with Toi, LLC, is a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and Marriage Officiant.

During the course of her career, Toi has worked in the music industry but pivoted, making a decision to work with individuals faced with threats to their mental health and well-being. This career change resulted in her working as a Supervisor and Correctional Counselor at multiple facilities on Rikers Island, an Employee Assistance Professional, a Senior Primary Therapist in a Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services Center, School Counselor, and Academic Advisor for student-athletes at a Division I university.

In addition to her clinical work, Toi offers keynote talks, professional development workshops, and course instruction with the Office of Continuing Education at the Rutgers School of Social Work in New Jersey.

education

  • Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) candidate, Marriage and Family Therapy, National University

  • Educational Specialist (Ed.S), Marriage and Family Therapy, The College of New Jersey

  • Master of Science (MS), Counseling, St. John’s University

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication Arts, St. John’s University

research

  • Mental health and well-being of hip-hop recording artists.

  • Impact of parental incarceration.