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 people across the lifespan. She has worked with adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents to improve quality of life and address challenges ranging from stress and anxiety to addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. As an LCSW Kristen holds a clinical license in social work and brings that clinical social work training to her therapeutic practice; her Level 5 trauma certification reflects advanced training in working with trauma-related conditions.

Kristen emphasizes a holistic approach that attends to mind, body, and spirit while prioritizing open communication and trust. She partners with clients to set meaningful, achievable goals and uses collaborative planning to guide therapy so clients feel supported as they take steps toward change. Kristen encourages people to seek support when needed and views the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life. She offers compassionate, goal-oriented care aimed at helping individuals and families navigate life transitions and heal from difficult experiences.

Trauma-Informed and Evidence-Based Care Online

Kristen brings trauma-focused methods and practical skills training to online work. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences so that symptoms like heightened stress, intrusive memories, or avoidance can be reduced and daily functioning can improve. Skills-based coping strategies teach concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood swings, cravings, or intense emotions and are useful for conditions such as anxiety, depression, addictions, and impulse-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Kristen approaches that task collaboratively. She will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit the client’s needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so care feels personalized and effective.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow therapy to fit more naturally into a client’s routine.