My name is Karen Crawford Simms, and I am a licensed mental health therapist. I welcome clients of all identities, especially those from communities that have faced exclusion or inequity. I specialize in working with adults in transition—particularly those in teaching, caregiving, helping, or service professions—who are navigating relationship issues, parenting challenges, and life or professional changes such as pregnancy, marriage, divorce, menopause, or illness.
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed principles, cultural competence, and over 30 years of experience, study, and commitment to authentic healing and wholeness. I attended seminary, and if invited, I will respectfully explore issues of faith as part of therapy.
If you’d like to learn more please reach out!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fertility issues, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
OH LPCC E.2404895
IN LMHC 39002006A
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Simms. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Karen is very supportive and easy to talk to. Knowing that it is not easy for me to open up, she (and BetterHelp) offer a variety of different forms of communication. When I would disappear for weeks or even months, Karen would continue to reach out and send messages of support and encouragement to get back in touch and share my experiences.
Written on Oct 24, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Karen has really taken the time to make sure I'm alright. Even when I go inactive for a few days, she always checks up on me. She's given me very helpful ways to manage my anxiety and depression that have made immense changes for me! I would definitely recommend her & BetterHelp to those who need it.
Written on Feb 26, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
Karen Simms is an extremely understanding helpful person. Since the first session I felt at ease with her. She creates a comfortable not judgmental atmosphere which is so important to be able to open up. She makes sure that I’m doing ok at other times out of sessions showing genuine interest. I will recommend her 100%.
Written on Feb 19, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Karen has been helpful in bringing a different perspective to my issues. She is also resourceful and provides additional materials that help me in my process.
Written on Feb 16, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related, and self esteem