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Sheri Sim

Compassionate, skill-based therapy for life’s challenges

LCPC Illinois

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

Sheri Sim is an LCPC with 25 years of clinical experience who blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered compassion to help people navigate difficult life moments.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical skills and clear feedback to support clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and other concerns such as parenting struggles, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Her work aims to help clients understand patterns of thought and behavior while building the tools needed for healthier coping and improved communication.

Sheri has provided care in a variety of settings including inpatient hospital care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient services, bringing a wide-ranging perspective to her practice. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as appropriate to the client’s needs.

Energetic and direct, she offers honest observations alongside steady support to help clients move toward clearer goals and more effective ways of responding to life’s challenges. Sheri holds an Illinois LCPC and additional certification in alcohol and drug counseling from the state of Illinois.

Bringing evidence-based approaches to online care

Many of Sheri's sessions rely on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and homework that can be practiced between sessions.

She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clients clarify personal values and learn acceptance-based strategies to live with difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful goals. Client-centered therapy is another foundation of her work, providing empathic listening and support that helps clients explore their experience and arrive at their own solutions.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Sheri works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques accordingly. That partnership helps ensure the therapeutic plan evolves as progress is made.

Online formats used include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to attend regularly, apply skills between meetings, and stay connected with a licensed professional despite geographic or time constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sheri address in therapy?
Sheri works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered empathy, and she also draws on ACT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR when appropriate to address emotions, behavior patterns, and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.
What are Sheri's credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 1800006679 and maintains her practice in Illinois.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Sheri?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English