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Michelle Sims, LCSW-R

New York LCSW-R specializing in stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Coping with life changes

About Michelle Sims

Michelle Sims is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 21 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, address anger and impulsivity, and build self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also attends to attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, relationship transitions such as divorce and separation, and challenges around life purpose, isolation, and financial stress.

Michelle emphasizes a nonjudgmental, open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She collaborates with clients to identify practical coping strategies, strengthen confidence, and navigate life changes with clearer perspective. Michelle recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she honors the steps clients take toward support and growth.

With a clinical background shaped over two decades, Michelle integrates experience and empathy to tailor care to each person’s circumstances, helping clients move toward greater resilience and everyday functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Sims have?

Michelle Sims has 21 years of professional experience.

Is Michelle Sims a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW-R, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered. License details: NY LCSW-R 073272.

In which languages does Michelle Sims provide therapy?

Michelle Sims provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Sims located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Michelle Sims as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Sims through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Sims work with international clients?

Michelle Sims does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Sims cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can actually help. For a range of everyday concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - online therapy is commonly used and can offer meaningful support.

One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect in the format that works best for them, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That adaptability makes it easier to fit conversations about mental health into busy schedules and different life situations.

Licensed professionals offer these services, and clients can change therapists at any time if they feel a different fit would be better. For many, online therapy provides a practical and accessible way to engage with a therapist and pursue personal goals.

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