Sheri Sim, LCPC
Illinois · 25 years in practice
Sheri Sim is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who centers therapy on emotional connection and practical skills.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 1800006679 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1326292079 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Sheri
Sheri Sim is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who centers therapy on emotional connection and practical skills. She offers steady support and clear feedback to people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, or life changes. Sheri writes and talks plainly in sessions so clients can make sense of what they feel and do next.
Sheri brings 25 years of experience across hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient settings.
Background and approach
That history includes work with children, adolescents, and adults in a range of care environments. Her background also includes a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling for the state of Illinois. In session she blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
That mix helps people name strong emotions, try small behavior changes, and commit to values-based steps. She also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need concrete tools to manage intense feelings. Sheri aims to balance warmth with honest feedback.
She listens for what matters most, then helps set clear goals and simple actions. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what will move a person forward. People often seek her help for depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and social anxiety.
She also assists with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and building self-love. Sheri conducts sessions in English and sees clients in Illinois.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sheri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Sheri names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion work and skills translate to online therapy
Sheri often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name their core emotions and the patterns that keep them stuck; this approach helps when relationship, intimacy, or attachment concerns feel overwhelming. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage committed action toward those values, which suits people facing life changes, grief, or ongoing anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change behavior and mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sheri will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will suggest a path that mixes emotion-focused exploration with skill-based tools when that fits. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face connection for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer written support between calls and can help with quick reflections or skills practice. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to keep up with during busy or changing schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sheri works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and relationship or communication problems.
How does Sheri approach therapy?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using emotion work alongside practical skills to help clients take steps toward their goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience in inpatient hospital care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient settings, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in those contexts.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCPC credential and a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling for Illinois, and she practices in Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sheri?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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