Watisha Sims

Practical, compassionate counseling for everyday struggles

LPC Michigan

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Watisha

Watisha Sims is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered principles to help people move past patterns that hold them back.

Background and approach

With 21 years of experience, she focuses on common and complex concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies alongside empathic listening to support each person’s daily functioning and emotional wellbeing.

She creates a welcoming space where clients are encouraged to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment and to develop skills for coping with life transitions, sleep difficulties, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Watisha also attends to related areas like communication problems, guilt and shame, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, mood disorders, and multicultural concerns.

Her work aims to blend evidence-informed methods and collaborative planning so clients can test new ways of thinking and behaving while feeling heard and respected.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Watisha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behaviors and then practice concrete skills to respond differently. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning ways to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy informs her overall stance, providing empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier for people with busy days or mobility limits. These options allow clients to access consistent care from Michigan without traveling, and they provide different ways to engage depending on comfort level and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, plus related areas such as addiction, grief, and isolation.

What therapeutic styles and methods are used in sessions?

Watisha draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to match techniques to client goals.

How long has the therapist practiced?

She brings 21 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, addiction, and self-esteem concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?

She is licensed as an LPC in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401011355.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy here?

Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Sleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood 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