Sheri Sim, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Sheri Sim is a licensed clinical professional counselor who focuses on practical, clear help.
- License 1800006679 · Illinois Expires March 2027
- NPI 1326292079 · national registry
- Experience and languages 25+ years in practice English
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About Sheri
Sheri Sim is a licensed clinical professional counselor who focuses on practical, clear help. She centers sessions on respect and honest feedback so people can understand their feelings and make steady progress toward their goals. Sheri draws on 25 years of clinical experience across hospitals and outpatient settings.
She has worked in inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient programs, and has supported people dealing with substance concerns after earning a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling for the state of Illinois.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens first and then helps people notice patterns in behavior and emotion. She offers straightforward observations and concrete steps to try between meetings. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and build small, sustainable changes in daily life.
Her approach includes methods such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These give a mix of emotion-focused work, values-based goals, skill building, and behavior change strategies. Sheri works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and parenting stress.
She also addresses communication problems, self-esteem, social anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and take place with a focus on practical problem solving and personal insight.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 1800006679 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1326292079 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sheri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Sheri names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Sheri names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Gottman Method work focuses on communication and problem-solving skills for relationship challenges. It helps people notice interaction patterns and practice new ways of speaking and listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clarify personal values and build small actions that match those values while learning to accept difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience in sessions by offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening so people feel understood and can explore what matters to them.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to use skill-based techniques, values-focused work, emotion-focused listening, or a blend of methods that fits the situation.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice interactions in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow written check-ins, brief coaching, and a way to keep progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life without travel.
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Frequently asked
What issues does Sheri commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
What is Sheri's therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and direct. She listens, offers observations, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does Sheri have?
She brings 25 years of experience working in inpatient hospital care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient settings.
What are Sheri's credentials and where is she based?
Sheri holds an IL LCPC, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Sheri?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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