A trusting working relationship between counselor and client is important and I am committed to achieve that healthy collaboration. I also believe that as people become more aware of their thoughts, actions, emotions and beliefs that they have increased ability to face challenges and overcome difficult situations more successfully. It takes some people longer to achieve this goal than others.
I currently have over 6 years of counseling experience, including a clinical supervisor position previously. Within this time, I have worked with individuals, families, adolescents, and veterans. Post graduate school I focused on substance dependence and recovery. I have extensive experience in assessment and comprehensive case management in coordination of community services.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic, meaning I draw on multiple theoretical orientations during my counseling sessions. My primary therapeutic orientations consist of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Therapeutic services - Adolescents, Adults, Abuse and Neglect, Adjustment Issues, Behavioral Problems, Blended Family Issues, Career Counseling, Christian Counseling/Scriptural Integration, Co-Dependency, Divorce Recovery, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Pre-Marital Counseling, Self-Esteem Issues, Single Parenting, Social Problems, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Trauma and Abuse, Women’s Issues.
I look forward to working with you to assist with you achieving short and long term goals.
Additional areas of focus: Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401018368
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I’ve been working with Patricia for about 3 months now she’s the first counselor I worked with . She made our therapy sessions very comfortable . She’s given me strategies that helped shift my focus . Prior to signing up with therapy I was dealing with stress and family issues ; with her techniques I was able to shift those frustrations. I’m so glad I was able to match with Patricia.
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 4 months on issues concerning parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have been seeing Patricia for several weeks now and she has been beyond helpful- she has been helping me cope with some medical concerns in my family and comes up with personalized, effective coping skills that actually work and bring hope to me and my family. I am so grateful to have such a knowledgeable, compassionate therapist to help me during a very difficult time- she is the best :)
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I feel so thankful to have Patricia Sims as a counselor! She is kind, empathetic, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I began counseling during the pandemic because of how stressful my work environment had become. Patricia instantly made me feel comfortable and provided me with a lot of helpful strategies to cope with everything. I have always struggled with anxiety and appreciate all the ways she has helped make my anxiety more manageable. She has encouraged me to feel more motivated in achieving my personal goals. I am grateful for everything she has done!!
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months
Patricia is a great she really does an amazing job of listening to me
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Patricia has been extremely helpful. She's given me some ways of coping with a few issues that I could put into practice right away. I don't know if BetterHelp normally pairs clients with Counselors in the same state, but I found it incredibly helpful. Our state is handling COVID a little differently than other places and we could talk about that, and she immediately knew where I was coming from. This is a mixed-up, hard, stressful time of year even without COVID, and then you add in all the craziness of 2020 and I have been feeling a lot of pressures and uncertainities. It has been extremely helpful to talk through them with Patricia.
Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Patricia Sims has been a wonderful therapist. This was my first experience in therapy and she made me feel comfortable and heard. She is a great listener and has given me great advice and perspective. She has helped reinforce good habits like journaling, planning, and goal setting. I really appreciate her time and our sessions together.
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month