Lynette Sim, MSW, BCD
Lynette Sim, MSW, BCD
Verified
Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCS5633
Telephone: 424-234-2486
Billing and Insurance:
I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage
Sliding Scale Available
What's My Approach to Therapy?
Is your life in balance?
I believe that by the time many people come to therapy they have tried a lot of different things to feel better and change what is creating discomfort and pain and yet life is still out of balance. Many years of experience have taught me that the combination of psychological insight and behavioral change are necessary to make a difference in the two most important areas of life: relationships and work. Without change we "understand" but repeat the same self-defeating behaviors over and over with very little sense of well-being.
Family and friends can give support but a psychotherapist is trained, neutral and can say things to you which are hard to hear from others and help you explore aspects of your life which are uncomfortable for you. It would be great if it were really true that"I can say anything to my..fill in the blank.."but realistically often we can't and the broken part of life stays broken. I can help you repair the breaks by using what you know about yourself, what you learn and collaborating on solutions.
I understand people holistically-how environmental, social, spiritual, physical, gender and cultural influences shape us. My training provides me with a unique "person in situation" orientation which combines understanding of a person's psychological processes with the world around them. You can have a more balanced and satisfying life.
My Practice & Services
I accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, checks and can provide a statement to you for your out of network benefits.
Please bring up your questions about fees even if it makes you uncomfortable. It does for many to most people. Discussion of fees and financial arrangements can be easier than you think. At our initial session you will know how my office policies work including privacy and confidentiality.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
- Elders
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- non-legal estate planning for families; single women and men relationship issues; trauma from childhood and youth
Industries & Communities Served
- Entertainment Industry
- LGBTQ+
- Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
- Addictions and Compulsions
- Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
- Aging and Geriatric Issues
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues
- Career Choice
- Caregiver Issues / Stress
- Codependency / Dependency
- Communication Problems
- Control Issues
- Depression
- Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- Emotional Abuse
- Family of Origin Issues
- Family Problems
- Fear
- Forgiveness
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Habits
- Health / Illness / Medical Issues
- Inadequacy
- Irritability
- Isolation
- LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
- Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
- Multicultural Concerns
- Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
- Pre-Marital Counseling
- Prejudice / Discrimination
- Relationships and Marriage
- Self-Care
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Criticism
- Self-Doubt
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Love
- Sensitivity to Criticism
- Sexuality / Sex Therapy
- Shame
- Social Anxiety / Phobia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
- Trust Issues
- Values Clarification
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Issues
- Worry
- Worthlessness
- Other - Not Listed Here
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy
- Integration of different therapy models
- Psychodynamic
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