Elizabeth Sims

My communication style

My communication style combines body language, direct eye contact, and tone that establishes trust, respect, safety, and acceptance. Validation is important to give you a safe place to process, buy into the therapeutic process, and eventually explore unhealthy patterns in behavior and thought.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a child, I felt a natural connection to helping others. As an educator, I worked with marginalized students, advocating, nurturing, and empowering them by creating safe spaces for self-discovery. Becoming a therapeutic provider felt like a natural evolution, shaped by a heart to serve and centered around you.

My goals for you

My goal is to facilitate change in behavior to enhance, maximize, and maintain your optimal functioning. I help you relate differently to your thoughts and emotions and foster long-term resilience.

Our first session

Our first session will be structured and collaborative to establish trust, safety, and expectations of how we will work together. We'll set a framework for future sessions, solicit your feedback on how to best support you, and end with a summary that includes reflection of your strengths and self-awareness.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian