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Watisha Sims, LPC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Watisha

Watisha Sims is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who draws on 21 years of clinical experience to support people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She blends evidence-based strategies with an empathetic, client-centered stance to help clients explore patterns that undermine motivation, self-esteem, and daily functioning. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

In session she aims to build a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be articulated and examined safely. Watisha uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment work, and emotionally-focused interventions to help clients clarify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and develop practical coping skills.

She recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and encourages each person to move at a pace that feels manageable while pursuing clearer goals and improved well-being.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take committed steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation-related struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill-building. It often helps with anxiety, mood symptoms, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring, and may blend ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or emotionally focused techniques as needed.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, follow up between appointments, and maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic tools to work well in remote formats while focusing on practical strategies and consistent progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Watisha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, self-esteem struggles, sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere and integrates client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice and what credential does she hold?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan holding licence MI LPC 6401011355.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
She offers services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Sleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

About

Watisha Sims is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan, with 21 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.