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Are you seeking a path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships, whether you're single and tired of repeating old dating patterns or already in a relationship but looking for effective tools to make it even better? Life is a journey filled with change, and some transitions can be more challenging to navigate than others. When stress, anxiety, or depression creep into your life, it's a signal that something is out of balance.
My name is Dr. Rachel Sims, I specialize in attachment theory, a fundamental element that shapes our daily lives and interactions. My mission is to offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and effectively manage life's inevitable twists and turns, whether they're positive or negative. My goal is to help you create a greater sense of balance in your life, fostering the transformation you seek.
I'm passionate about working with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes and discover purpose and meaning in their lives. Attachment theory is a key aspect of our approach, impacting not only your relationships with others but also your relationship with yourself. You can explore your attachment style with our free attachment style quiz available on our Instagram account, @uncomplicatedtherapy, which also offers valuable resources. As well as a great book resource for Dating "Are You Love Smart or Love Stupid?"
I have my Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I'm committed to lifelong learning. That ensures that I provide you with the most effective therapeutic practices and interventions. With over a decade of experience, I've helped countless individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, relationship challenges, self-love, career transitions, life changes, and family conflicts. My mission is to equip you with the skills needed to cope effectively and promote your overall well-being.
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey can be overwhelming. I understand the importance of finding a therapist whose personality and approach align with your unique values and needs. I view you as the expert in your own life and I look forward to collaborating with you on your path to achieving your values and unlocking your best self.
Remember, you have the power to heal your life. Louise Hay once said, "We think so often that we are helpless, but we're not. We always have the power of our minds… Claim and consciously use your power." We're here to help you harness that power and create the life you desire.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Rachel Sims. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Sims is an empathic and understanding therapist, who is knowledgeable about her method and the interventions necessary for healing.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Sims is great! I feel more confident moving forward knowing I'm in good hands.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims is by far the best therapist I have ever been to. She is not only kind, supportive, and understanding, she genuinely wants what is best for you and will help you achieve that! She respects you and your opinions while providing honest perspectives. I highly, highly recommend her to any and everyone!
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She provides great advice and she’s great at hearing out my issues!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims is great! I appreciate her realness. She is loaded with information and knows the perfect way to communicate effectively
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Sims is patient and has given me the tools and resources to heal and step into myself. When I first started, I was full of self doubt and I didn’t know who I was. She is supportive during our sessions and answers my messages in between sessions timely and encourages me. Since working with Dr. Sims, I’ve established and kept my boundaries and stepped into my own confidence. The people around me have seen the difference and the glow I have. I recommend working with Dr. Sims!
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far my experiences with Dr. Sims have been great! I feel like we are going to make positive changes to my life!
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr Sims was very kind and helpful. The way she brought up different topics was very approachable and I felt as I learned a lot during my experience. Overall I would highly recommend.
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Sims has been incredibly helpful and patient. I feel like she was able to help me see things from a different perspective while still supporting my thoughts and views on things. I always felt comfortable when speaking with her.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims is such a great listener. I enjoy her homework and book recommendations as well!
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Sims is a true professional and is extremely knowledgeable and relatable
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Sims is an amazing therapist and has helped me tremendously. She is upfront yet compassionate and has pushed me when needed to help me work through my anxiety, particularly in relationships with family and friends.
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I feel a lot better after talking to Ms. Sims.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims is very solid. She is the type of talk therapist that I have desired but didn't believe existed. She puts you to work and give homework and has a plan. She is easy and comfortable to connect with and she ask questions, gives feedback, advice as homework to get you where you need to go. I wish I would have found her 15 years ago.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Very approachable, understanding, and accommodating
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Sims has helped me through a very tough life transition and she has been extremely caring, knowledgeable, responsive, and motivating. I have learned a tremendous amount about myself, my tendencies in relationships, and attachment styles, among many other things. She knows how to get to the bottom of my issues, help me see things with a fresh perspective, and explain difficult things in a very gentle way. I am grateful I was matched with her!
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I look forward to every session. She is so helpful and amazing!
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims has been great. I’ve only been seeing her for two weeks but I can tell we are making progress she opens my mind in different ways and challenges me when I need it. She is very knowledgeable about points out things I didn’t think of I like her perspective.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims has been extremely helpful with helping me navigate through my issues. She answers quickly and is genuinely concerned about my feelings. Sessions are fun and she offers great tips for dealing with stress and how to become more organized. I would definitely recommend her to other potential clients.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Rachel is an absolutely incredible therapist. She has changed my entire perspective on therapy and has made my reevaluate so much about myself and my own relationships. She tells you the hard truth and pushes you to be better. I couldn't be more grateful for Rachel
Written on Mar 20, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Highly recommend, she really gets me and changed my life for the better.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have found it extremely easy to communicate with Rachel Sims. She managed to do a great job easily building rapport with me and has shown to be a great listener with excellent responses which I have found to be very helpful.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She’s great
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sims is awesome! She has been so helpful in my journey to recovery. She listens, responds and makes me feel like I'm on the right road. I'd recommend her 10/10.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I had struggled finding a therapist that was right for me for almost two years, but since the first session i had with Rachel - I knew that she was the one. Right off the bat, she understood me and had me set a goal at the end of each session. She also had me read and do homework which helped a lot to get a better understanding of myself. Overall, she was great and I made so much progress with her. Not only was she great at understanding me, but she had a great sense of humor and never failed to make me laugh. I always left therapy feeling a lot better and with a sense of direction and goals to accomplish before the next session.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I knew I needed something. I got online and figured now days I work online, can have groceries delivered and maybe I can even get therapy online? Yes! I found Rachel and read her background and thought I’d give it a try. For someone who is new to therapy, it felt like talking to an old friend. She was so warm and welcoming. It was easy to open up to her. I have built a lot of great new habits in just a few short months of working with her. She has been a blessing, as well as this app!
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I absolutely love Rachel! She is so understanding, and she gives you the most amazing tools that are easy to use and remember. She helps you understand things in terms that you can actually make sense of and then helps you understand why things are that way, or why you feel that they are. Talking to rachel is def one of the highlights of my week. HIGHLY recommend!!
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rachel is professional yet so easy to talk to and relatable! She’s full of knowledge and fun facts! She’s also quite funny. I feel so comfortable with her and can’t imagine a better match!
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Rachel is kind and thoughtful and very flexible. Seems to know her stuff. I'm excited to continue this journey with her
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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