Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Richshawna Sims, LPC

Richshawna Sims

Therapist
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Richshawna Sims, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s most challenging moments. My approach is grounded in compassion, practicality, and a deep understanding that meaningful change happens when people feel both supported and empowered.

Throughout my career, I have worked across a wide range of behavioral health settings—from community-based services and managed care to leadership roles within national organizations. This experience allows me to bring a well-rounded, real-world perspective to the counseling process, blending clinical expertise with practical strategies that clients can apply in their daily lives.

In addition to counseling, I have extensive experience in training, program development, and care management, which enhances my ability to support clients with complex needs and connect them to meaningful resources.

As a practice owner, I am committed to providing services that are not only effective but also responsive to the unique needs of each individual and family I serve.

My goal is simple: to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and the tools you need to create lasting change

My approach to therapy

In my practice, I take a solution-focused and client-centered approach. I work collaboratively with each person to identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop realistic steps toward growth and healing. Whether you are navigating stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting concerns, or emotional wellness, I create a space where you can feel heard, respected, and understood.

What you can expect from me

I take a warm, solution-focused approach to therapy, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while we work together to identify your strengths and move toward the changes you want to see. We’ll focus on building tools you can use in your everyday life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University, MS (Master of Science) at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Georgia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English