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Charlene Sims, LMFT

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Charlene

Charlene Sims is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and self-esteem challenges. She approaches each person with respect for their strengths and lived experience, inviting clients to be active participants in shaping treatment goals.

Background and approach

Her work reflects an emphasis on practical strategies and emotional understanding that help people manage symptoms and regain a sense of direction. With eight years of experience, Charlene blends client-centered listening with evidence-based tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the therapist and client work together to identify patterns, build coping skills, and develop realistic plans for change. Licensed in California as an LMFT (CA LMFT 105439), she offers care informed by multicultural awareness and attention to trauma-related concerns.

Online approaches that balance skills and empathy

Charlene frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and panic symptoms. Mindfulness-based techniques encourage present-moment awareness and stress regulation, offering tools to manage strong emotions and improve concentration.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT provides concrete strategies for tolerating distress, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions, which many clients find helpful alongside a client-centered stance that honors each person's experience. Choosing the right combination of methods is a collaborative process and she works with clients to adapt approaches to their goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Charlene is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, practice new skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care regardless of geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Charlene address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, among other related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns and draws on trauma-informed and multicultural perspectives in her practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT with license number CA LMFT 105439 and provides services to clients in that region.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English