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Bridgett Sims

Bridgett Sims, LPC

Oklahoma

Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and trauma concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • CBT and DBT methods

About Bridgett

Bridgett Sims is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 21 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, grief, depression, and related issues listed in her profile. Sessions address practical problems like sleep, parenting strain, anger, and workplace stress.

Her background includes outpatient community mental health, inpatient care for teens, home-based children’s services, residential substance use treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and integrated care combining physical and mental health. That variety gives her familiarity with complex situations and overlapping concerns.

Bridgett uses several evidence-informed approaches in session. She often leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for skills around emotion regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for clarifying values and taking workable steps.

Work is collaborative. Bridgett helps people set concrete goals and build skills they can use between sessions. She talks through coping strategies for anxiety, tools for managing cravings, ways to handle family-of-origin patterns, and methods for improving sleep and daily routines.

Her manner has been described as laid back in past notes, and she includes motivational interviewing techniques when people want to change behaviors. For someone juggling caregiving, chronic illness, parenting, or the fallout of past relationships, Bridgett focuses on practical steps and realistic expectations.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and making steady changes in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on small experiments and practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and improve sleep, mood, and routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It is often used for anger, strong mood swings, and situations where emotion regulation is a priority. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. That choice is made collaboratively and can change as needs evolve. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when scheduling to identify what will work best for your routine.

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

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, family issues, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is described as laid back and collaborative, focusing on goal setting and practical skills.

How long has she worked in the field?

She has 21 years of professional experience across community mental health, inpatient, residential, and integrated care settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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