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Rima Mickus

Compassionate, practical therapy for adults

LCPC, LPC Illinois

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Rima

Rima Mickus welcomes adults who are seeking practical, evidence-informed help with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She approaches care with a focus on actionable skills and collaborative problem solving, aiming to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning through structured therapeutic work.

Background and approach

Rima emphasizes engagement and regular communication as part of the process, encouraging clients to be active participants in change. With 17 years of clinical experience and licensure as an LCPC and LPC, Rima draws from several well-established methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and client-centered techniques.

She has specific training in insomnia treatment using CBT for Insomnia and in other targeted interventions that address trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and workplace stress. Rima is based in Illinois and offers services to residents in that state, delivering sessions through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Her practice balances warmth with clear structure, guiding clients through measurable steps toward their goals.

Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Needs

Rima integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and clarify valued life directions. CBT focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and insomnia, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings and committing to actions that align with personal values.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles to create a supportive, empathic space where clients' perspectives guide the work. That collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to each person, and the therapist will work together with the client to determine which approach or combination best matches their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to work effectively across these remote formats, supporting steady progress toward agreed-upon therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Rima works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, and mood disorders.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
The practice uses evidence-informed methods such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to combine skills training with reflective exploration.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician and has worked in independent practice settings during that time.
Which credentials and locations apply?
Rima holds LCPC and LPC credentials with licensure details IL LCPC 180.008021 and AZ LPC LPC-21513 and is located in Illinois for current practice.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Services are provided in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Arizona

Languages

English