Shelley Sims, AMFT

Hey there, I’m Shelley Sims, AMFT, and my passion lies in helping individuals and couples navigate their unique paths to healing. Specialising in anxiety, depression, ADHD, to life transitions and inner child work, my practice covers a broad spectrum of needs. I believe in a client-centered approach, tailoring modalities to suit you and your family’s specific journey.

In our time together, I aim to create a safe and consistent space for healing. Therapy, for me, is about learning skills of letting go of struggles and stepping into a life that brings peace. I approach it as a partnership, working collaboratively to provide an individualized and supportive experience. I’m particularly dedicated to enriching marriages, understanding the pivotal role they play in overall well-being.

My expertise spans trauma, anxiety, depression, and various interpersonal challenges. Therapy is a no-judgment zone, where we build a therapeutic relationship and develop a personalized treatment plan. Through an eclectic mix of modalities like Experiential Therapy, EMDR, and EFT,  I equip clients with tools to manage challenges and make meaningful progress. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together, fostering growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.

Shelley's Bio

Shelley Sims, AMFT

Shelley Sims is a Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome personal and relationship challenges. She uses a compassionate, evidence-based approach to support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions, such as divorce, faith shifts, breakups, and midlife crises. Her goal is to empower clients to build stronger connections and live more fulfilling lives.

Shelley works with a wide range of issues. She specializes in helping clients who have experienced trauma from childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and domestic violence. She also supports those coping with birth trauma, postpartum challenges, and relationship difficulties, including inner child work. In couples counseling, she addresses sensitive topics like intimacy and sexual relationships using Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles. She also works with teenagers, empowering girls facing anxiety and self-harm, and supporting boys with self-esteem and developmental challenges.

Trained in EMDR, Shelley integrates CBT, DBT, and Parts Work with Experiential Therapy and EFT, including inner child work. Her background includes experience in community health, private practice, couples counseling, group therapy, crisis centers, and resource facilitation. She is also an author and presenter, advocating for survivors and women's health.

Shelley holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University and a bachelor’s degree from Weber State University. This education, combined with her experience, shapes her therapeutic approach.

Outside of her work, Shelley enjoys connecting with others, writing, painting, creating, and spending time with family and friends.