Rima Mickus
Compassionate, practical therapy for adults
LCPC, LPC Illinois
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Rima
Rima Mickus welcomes adults who are seeking practical, evidence-informed help with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She approaches care with a focus on actionable skills and collaborative problem solving, aiming to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning through structured therapeutic work.
Background and approach
Rima emphasizes engagement and regular communication as part of the process, encouraging clients to be active participants in change. With 17 years of clinical experience and licensure as an LCPC and LPC, Rima draws from several well-established methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and client-centered techniques.
She has specific training in insomnia treatment using CBT for Insomnia and in other targeted interventions that address trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and workplace stress. Rima is based in Illinois and offers services to residents in that state, delivering sessions through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Her practice balances warmth with clear structure, guiding clients through measurable steps toward their goals.
Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Needs
Rima integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and clarify valued life directions. CBT focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and insomnia, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings and committing to actions that align with personal values.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles to create a supportive, empathic space where clients' perspectives guide the work. That collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to each person, and the therapist will work together with the client to determine which approach or combination best matches their goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to work effectively across these remote formats, supporting steady progress toward agreed-upon therapeutic goals.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed
Illinois, Arizona
Languages
English