Kathryn Sims, LPC - Therapist in South Dakota

About Kathryn

Kathryn Sims is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges. She works with concerns that include depression, addictions, parenting questions, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or life-change stresses. Kathryn also supports those dealing with ADHD, postpartum mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is respectful and direct. She listens first and then adapts conversations and plans to what feels useful for each person.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to build practical skills and clearer choices rather than rely on jargon. Kathryn emphasizes compassion and straightforward guidance. Kathryn uses several evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills to manage upsetting thoughts and moods.

She also draws on client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to help people find reasons and energy to change. Dialectical behavior therapy tools are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. She has eight years of professional experience as an LPC in South Dakota.

That background includes work with a wide range of mood and stress-related issues and special attention to life transitions and family-related concerns. Kathryn explains choices in plain language and checks in often to make sure the approach fits. People meet her expecting a practical, collaborative approach.

She offers help to set small, reachable goals and to build daily habits that support recovery and growth. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more confidence to manage life’s next steps.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort priorities and make a plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in high-stress moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their priorities and goals. That collaborative process means techniques may be tried, adjusted, or combined until they feel useful.

Online therapy brings these approaches to video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, and other daily demands. People can practice CBT exercises between sessions, learn mindfulness skills in short messages, or use chat when a quick check-in helps manage stress. Licensed professionals can offer consistent care without needing to travel to an office.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathryn address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, and related mood or life-change challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is warm and direct. She listens carefully, then builds practical steps and skills tailored to each person.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has eight years of professional experience working as a licensed counselor in South Dakota with a range of mood, stress, and life-transition issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPC - licensed professional counselor - operating in South Dakota with license number SD LPC LPC20592.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does the cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: South Dakota
Languages: English, American Sign Language

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