Kathryn Sims, LPC
Supportive counselor for stress and anger management
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How Kathryn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English, American Sign Language
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathryn
Kathryn Sims is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Dakota who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and life changes. She focuses on building confidence and motivation while treating each person with respect and compassion. Kathryn speaks English and American Sign Language and uses a direct, practical style in sessions.
She adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person. Kathryn uses clear tools and straightforward steps so people can practice skills between sessions.
Background and approach
She aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful for everyday problems. Her work draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to notice thought patterns and on mindfulness to slow down reactivity. Dialectical behavior techniques help with strong emotions and coping strategies.
Motivational interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck. With eight years of experience, Kathryn has helped people facing trauma, addictions, postpartum mood changes, and chronic stress. She also supports those dealing with career transitions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and issues tied to family of origin.
Her approach balances practical skills with a respectful, listening stance. Kathryn encourages small, achievable steps toward goals. She discusses realistic options and helps people pick techniques that fit their life.
The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to what the person values most.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathryn's practice.
- 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 Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and tailoring each session to what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and shapes the work around their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It is useful for stress, anger, and mood challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the plan. Kathryn will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best. That process includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan to match goals and daily life.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text can make brief check-ins and skill practice easier to fit into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep consistent contact and continue progress from wherever someone is located.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Kathryn address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and life changes among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical, focusing on clear skills, steady progress, and tailored conversation to meet individual needs.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an SD LPC and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.