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Bridgett Sims

Practical strategies with an empathetic approach

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Bridgett

Bridgett Sims is an Oklahoma-licensed counselor who brings 21 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, family conflict, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a wide range of related challenges. Her approach is collaborative and client-focused, with an emphasis on practical strategies that fit each person’s life.

Across settings that have included outpatient community mental health, inpatient teen care, home-based children's services, residential substance use treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and integrated care combining physical and mental health, she has supported clients through transitions and complex needs.

She describes her style as laid back while drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to empower change. Bridgett centers respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and partners with clients to identify goals and develop tailored steps toward a more satisfying life.

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma, offering a steady, empathetic presence for people ready to take steps toward improved coping and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical coping

Bridgett integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients can build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addictions. ACT helps people clarify core values and take committed action even when difficult emotions are present, which can support those navigating grief, life changes, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust techniques over time so the plan feels useful and achievable rather than prescribed from the outset.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication mode that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep and parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and related areas.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The clinician draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 21 years of professional experience across settings such as outpatient community mental health, inpatient teen care, home-based children's services, residential substance use treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and integrated care.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The therapist is an LPC practicing in Oklahoma with the license detail OK LPC LPC03938.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English