- Anxiety and phobias
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Kristen
Kristen Sims is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and social anxiety and phobia.
Kristen focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She helps people set clear goals and works with them to reach those goals. Sessions emphasize communication, coping skills, and strategies to reduce distress in daily life.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and major life changes. Kristen also addresses mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and issues such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
In the therapy room she prioritizes open communication and collaborative planning. People can expect to talk through current problems, try specific coping techniques, and regularly check progress toward goals. She encourages short-term skill building alongside deeper work where needed.
Kristen works with concerns related to intimacy, attachment, abandonment, and impulse control. She also offers support for compassion fatigue and hospice and end-of-life issues. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Florida practice and LCSW credential.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Kristen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both immediate symptoms and underlying issues. Cognitive-focused methods involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life practice to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Trauma-informed work includes stabilizing skills and gradual processing to help people manage reactions related to past events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning often means trying an approach and adjusting it based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how she is offering care. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone join from a quieter location or choose a format that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these options to help maintain consistency of care while working toward practical goals.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues such as panic and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on communication, coping skills, and clear goal-setting during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Kristen has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What do I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.