Kristen Sims , LCSW

Kristen Sims is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Level 5 Certified Trauma Therapist with 16 years of experience supporting adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents. She brings a holistic perspective that addresses emotional, behavioral, and relational needs to help clients improve their day-to-day well-being and overall quality of life.

Her practice emphasizes open communication and building trust so people feel comfortable sharing their experiences and concerns. Kristen works collaboratively with each person to set meaningful goals and to create a clear plan for progress. She encourages taking steps toward change when asking for help feels difficult, and she offers steady professional support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Kristen frames therapy as a partnership where clients’ strengths and values guide the work. Her training in trauma-focused care complements her broader experience with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and other life transitions. She is committed to helping people find more fulfilling and balanced lives and is ready to support clients as they move toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Kristen uses trauma-informed approaches that focus on supporting people who have experienced difficult or overwhelming events. These techniques aim to help clients process trauma responses, reduce distress, and build coping resources for day-to-day functioning.

She also employs skills-based interventions to address stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and addictive behaviors. These practical strategies teach emotion regulation, problem-solving, and coping skills that can help with managing intense feelings and improving daily routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Kristen works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, evaluate what methods feel most helpful, and adjust the plan over time so it matches the client’s needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel barriers. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Kristen, can deliver evidence-based care through these formats, helping clients access support in ways that fit their lives.