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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Kristen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 16 years of experience, Kristen Sims focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and related issues. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and frames work around practical goals clients can use day to day.
Kristen talks through immediate concerns first so people feel understood. She helps clients identify concrete steps to manage symptoms such as panic, mood swings, or substance urges. Sessions tend to center on skills, communication strategies, and coping techniques that can be practiced between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work across a range of life stages and situations. Kristen has helped people address attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, control struggles, and patterns of impulsivity. She also supports those facing hospice and end-of-life concerns and compassion fatigue among caregivers.
Therapeutic work covers both short-term problem solving and longer-term treatment for mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, and grief reactions. Kristen integrates approaches that target self-worth, social anxiety, and intimacy-related issues while attending to practical needs like parenting and anger management.
Kristen describes the process as collaborative. She and the client set goals together, track progress, and adjust strategies as necessary. The emphasis is on clear steps and skills people can use to manage daily life and improve relationships.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques form the basis of her work. One commonly used approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and mood symptoms. This involves practicing breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that reduce distress in the moment.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care that addresses post-traumatic stress and abuse. This work combines stabilization skills with processing strategies aimed at reducing avoidance and improving daily functioning. It also attends to attachment patterns and relationship difficulties that often accompany trauma.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review a person's concerns, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques that fit those needs. Clients and clinician set goals together and adjust plans based on how well strategies work.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and caregiving by reducing travel and allowing meetings from more convenient locations. It can also support shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions depending on what someone needs and prefers.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills, communication strategies, and goal-oriented work with clients.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of presenting problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States use her services?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; prospective clients should confirm available formats before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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