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Bridgett Sims

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Bridgett Sims, LPC

Oklahoma

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Oklahoma / LPC03938
  • NPI1689906158
  • Experience21 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationOklahoma

About

About Bridgett

Bridgett Sims is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, and anger. Bridgett also supports people facing trauma and relationship concerns, as well as mood challenges such as depression and bipolar symptoms.

She has provided care in outpatient community mental health, inpatient teen services, home-based children’s programs, residential substance use treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and integrated care that combines physical and mental health needs. That range gives her a practical sense of what different problems can look like day to day.

Her approach is relaxed and straightforward. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help clients notice patterns, build new skills, and make workable changes. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-focused ideas when they fit the issue.

In sessions she collaborates with people to set clear goals and pick steps that fit their life. Conversations tend to focus on what’s happening now, what keeps problems going, and what small experiments could help. Bridgett encourages practical tools for managing anger, improving communication, and coping with life transitions.

Sessions are offered in English. People should confirm current session options and scheduling through the platform before booking a first appointment.

How sessions work

How Bridgett Uses Therapeutic Techniques Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anger that comes from stuck thinking or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep anger and anxiety going. CBT is often used for stress, sleep issues, and mood challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense feelings and relationship stress. DBT techniques are practical tools for managing sudden anger and preventing escalation.

Finding the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, daily routines, and what they find most helpful. That means trying tools, checking what works, and adjusting the plan over time.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can make shorter check-ins easier to schedule, avoid travel time, or allow sessions during a work break. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and preferences so sessions can be shaped to fit day-to-day life.

Areas of focus

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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?

She works with adults on anger, stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is laid back and collaborative. She focuses on practical skills and problem solving using several evidence-based approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional work experience across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and integrated care settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and practices there.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available session options through the platform before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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