Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Kristen Sims, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW18947
- NPI
- 1043977150
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Kristen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed care
About Kristen
Kristen Sims is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 16 years of practice supporting adults on everyday and complex concerns. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, and parenting challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Kristen uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. She helps people set clear goals and plans for change. Problems like panic, mood swings, ADHD-related struggles, and grief are addressed with practical steps rather than abstract talk.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs how she balances problem-solving with attention to painful memories, attachment difficulties, and patterns that keep repeating. She also works with issues around intimacy, communication, control, guilt and shame.
In sessions she guides clients through coping skills for anger, panic attacks, and impulsivity, and supports people dealing with hospice and end-of-life questions. Kristen also works with compassion fatigue and women’s issues, and helps people reduce isolation and rebuild social confidence.
Clients collaborate with her to form goals and track progress. She prefers clear steps and practical tools that fit into everyday life. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and any practical details they need to plan their first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches and online care
Kristen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and processing difficult experiences. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, panic, impulsivity, and mood regulation. These sessions focus on concrete exercises and daily routines that reduce symptoms and improve functioning.Another typical strand is trauma-informed processing that helps people make sense of painful past events and their effects. This work combines safe pacing with attention to how traumatic memories influence relationships, attachment, and self-image.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods as progress is made or priorities change.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting care into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the therapist's listed session formats were not specified in the provided biography, readers should confirm current online session options before booking. Online scheduling can make it easier to keep a regular appointment and to use brief check-ins when life gets busy.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, and related concerns such as panic disorder, mood disorders, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented sessions that combine coping skills and exploration of difficult memories or patterns. The focus is on clear steps clients can use in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the platform's terms.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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