- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota
- Languages
- English, American Sign Language
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Kathryn
Kathryn Sims is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Dakota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports those working through mood concerns, addiction issues, parenting questions, and life transitions. Kathryn speaks English and American Sign Language and aims to make therapy approachable and practical.
Her style centers on respectful, compassionate listening. Conversations are tailored to each person's situation. Kathryn focuses on real-world tools you can try between sessions rather than only talking about feelings.
Background and approach
She blends client-centered care with evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness skills. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to help people manage emotions and stay motivated. These approaches are selected to fit the concerns you bring in the first few sessions.
Across eight years of practice Kathryn has worked with a wide range of concerns, including postpartum depression, trauma, first responder stress, and issues related to divorce or family of origin. She pays careful attention to each person's background and priorities when building a plan together. Sessions can include short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work, depending on goals.
Kathryn emphasizes small, doable steps and ongoing collaboration so the work stays relevant to daily life.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathryn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Hearing impaired
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathryn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy puts your goals and priorities at the center of each session. Kathryn listens closely, reflects what she hears, and adjusts her questions so sessions stay focused on what matters to you. This style helps when you need practical, goal-driven conversations about parenting or stress management.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Kathryn may help you identify unhelpful thoughts and try simple experiments to shift them. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Kathryn can teach short exercises for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that are useful during crises or heated moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Kathryn works with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and personal style. She reviews progress and adjusts plans so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit your schedule and preferences. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when more visual connection helps. Phone calls can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Kathryn help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, and related mood and life-change issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is respectful and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then offering practical tools tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
Kathryn has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and is based in South Dakota.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
What session formats are available?
Kathryn provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging options.
How is cost structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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